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Ch. 18 Progressive Era

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muckrakersjournalists that exposed problems during the Progressive Era
trustbustingthe practice of breaking up trusts and monopolies
Upton Sinclairwritings led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act
Bull Mooseparty begun by Teddy Roosevelt
Ida Tarbellwritings brought down Standard Oil
Lincoln Steffanswrote about the political corruption in cities
Jane Addamsstarts the most successful settlement house in the US
William LaFolletteWisconsin governor known for his successful political reforms
Jacob Riiswritings exposed the terrible living conditions in poor city neighborhoods
“Square Deal”Roosevelt’s policy to treat both the average person and businesses fairly
16th Amendmentcreated the national income tax system
17th Amendmentprovided for the direct election of U.S. Senators
18th Amendmentprohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages
19th Amendmentgave women the right to vote nationally
Federal Reserve Systemcreated to maintain and regulate the US money supply
initiativeallows the people to petition to create a law
referendumallows the people to vote on the passage of a law
temperanceabstaining from drinking alcohol
recallvoting to remove an elected official from office


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Walker High School
Jasper, AL

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