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Progressives Vocab

Vocabulary pertaining to the Progressive Era in the United States, From around 1890-1920.

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Civil ServiceAll government jobs except for elected positions or those in the armed forces.
MonopolyA company that completely controls the market of a certain industry.
TrustA group of corporations run by a single board of directors.
TariffA tax on foreign goods brought into the country.
MuckrakerA person who reported on corrupt politicians and other problems of the cities.
ConservationThe protection of natural resources.
SuffrageThe right to vote.
19th AmendmentGranted women's suffrage or right to vote.
tenementrun-down apartment building
sweatshopnegative feeling against a poeple because of their ethnic backrougnd of skin color
corruptiondishonest or illegal dealings
progressiveperson who believes in social reform
Prohibitionban on making and/or sale of alcohol
election in which memebers of a political party vote to choose their candidatesdirect primary
Ida Tarbellwoman muckraker- against Standard Oil
Jacob RiisMuckracker whose book exposed what immigrant life was like
Upton SinclairMuckraker whose book, The Jungle, exposed how filthy the food industry was
Square Dealwas President Theodore Roosevelt's domestic program formed upon three basic ideas: conservation of natural resources, control of corporations, and consumer protection
ConservationProtecting nature


Ardsely Union Free

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