The Impact of Muckrakers
This famous muckraker wrote The Jungle.
Upton Sinclair
How was Progressivism similar to Populism?
Both were reform movements that wanted to get rid of corrupt government officials and make government more responsive to people's needs.
What was the name of the house Jane Addams created?
Hull House
During this era, approximately how many people died on the job each year?
30,000
What was the 16th and 17th amendment?
16 - income tax
17 - direct election of senators
Socially conscious journalists and others dramatized the need for reform.
Muckraker
Progressive reformers targeted this form of political corruption.
Political Machines
What were "settlement houses?"
Community center that provided social services to the urban poor, mostly ran and funded by volunteers.
What was the Galveston Plan and why was it a big deal?
Galveston replaced its mayor and created a new 5-man commission for the city. Each commissioner was an expert in his field. By 1918, nearly 500 cities had adopted this plan.
Under whose presidency were the 16th and 17th amendments passed?
Woodrow Wilson
Photographer for the NY Evening Sun. Between 1890-1903 he published several works including How the Other Half Lives.
Jacob Riis
When was the Progressive Era in American history?
1890-1920
What did John Dewey believe in about education?
He thought schools should teach kids to think creatively. He wanted them to teach new practical skills like cooking and carpentry.
What happened at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?
The building caught fire. Most of the exits were locked. 146 people died. As a result, NY passed laws to make workplaces safer.
What was Teddy Roosevelt's nickname?
The Trustbuster
The man who coined the term, muckraker.
Teddy Roosevelt
Name at least 2 political bosses
Which committee did Florence Kelly help found and why is this significant?
National Child Labor Committee, which successfully lobbied the federal government to create the U.S. Children's Bureau in 1912.
What idea did Robert LaFollette introduce that is still around today?
Established a direct primary.
What was the verdict of Muller v. Oregon?
Upheld the law limiting the workday for female wage earners to 10 hours.
Lincoln Steffens
What was the Keating-Owens Act and why does it not really matter today?
It banned child labor in all states. However, two years later the Supreme Court ruled the law unconstitutional.
What is referendum and recall?
Referendum - Citizens can approve or reject laws passed by a legislature.
Recall - Gave voters the power to remove public officials from office before their terms ended.
Who was the lawyer in the Muller v. Oregon case, AND what is the significance of this case?
Louis Brandeis; this case established precedent.