| A | B |
| Progressives | This group in the U.S. wanted to fix the problems and turn a new page for the country. |
| Pure Food and Drug Act | This legislation was passed forcing companies to meet purification standards on food and drug products. |
| Muckrakers | This group of journalists attacked the "muck" in the U.S. by publishing weekly and montly articles. |
| Upton Sinclair | This author wrote the book THE JUNGLE about the gross things going on in the meat packing industry. |
| Initiative | This is where a petition is signed by the public to for a public vote on an issue. |
| Referendum | A direct vote where an entire body must accept or reject a piece of legislation. |
| Recall | The removal of an elected offical by direct vote. |
| NAWSA | Women's suffrage assosciation headed by Susan B. Anthony and Carrie Chapman Catt. |
| 19th Amendment | This gave women the right to vote. |
| Hull House | Opened by Jane Addams to help recently arrived European immigrants get on their feet. |
| 17th Amendment | The direct election of Senators by the people. |
| 18th Amendment | This banned the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcohol (Prohibition). |