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People of Progressive Era
Muckraking
Federal Government
Teddy Roosevelt
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100
Samuel Gompers formed the AFL which was the largest of these in the US.
What is a union
100
Term for someone who aims to uncover corruption in business or politics.
What is a muckraker.
100
This Amendment gave women the right to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment.
100
Teddy Roosevelt was Vice President under this man.
What is William McKinley.
100
What is the capital of New Jersey
What is Trenton.
200
Carry Nation was a member of the temperance movement which refers to this.
What is prohibition, or not drinking.
200
Jacob Riis exposed the poor living conditions in this work.
What is "How the Other Half Lives."
200
The 17th Amendment gave this power to the people.
What is the direct election of senators.
200
Teddy Roosevelt was this age when taking office. Relatively young for a Commander in Chief.
What is 42
200
Who has rushed for more yards in one game than anyone in NFL history.
Who is Adrian Peterson?
300
Eugene V. Debs was a reformer that called for an end to capitalism thus supporting this from of governing.
What is Socialism.
300
The two Acts that came as a result of Sinclair's findings in "The Jungle."
What are Pure Food and Drug Act and Meat Inspection Act.
300
This Amendment banned the sale, distribution, and transportation of alcohol.
What is the 18th Amendment.
300
Roosevelt set up 150 of these during his time in office. Future generations would be very thankful.
What is National Forests.
300
This man founded the town of Fruita.
Who is William Pabor.
400
Leland Stanford made millions in this industry.
What is Railroad industry.
400
Ida Tarbell wrote against John D. Rockefellers' practices in this his business.
What is Standard Oil Company.
400
The Hepburn Act gave the Interstate Commerce Commission power to monitor this industry.
What is Railroad industry.
400
Teddy Roosevelt fought as Rough Rider in this War.
What is the Spanish-American War.
400
At their closest point Russian borders and American borders are this far apart.
What is 2 miles.
500
The woman who started the Hull House in Chicago for poor immigrants.
Who is Jane Addams.
500
The term "muckraker" came from this famous Novel.
What is Pilgrim's Progress.
500
This "deal" aimed to Conserve, protect Consumers and Control corporations. Or the three C's.
What is Square Deal.
500
Disappointed with Taft Roosevelt re-ran as member of this party one he created.
What is Bull-Moose party.
500
How many time zones does Canada have?
What is 6.