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Ch. 17 Vocab AmerHis

Vocabulary/Key Terms for Ch. 17 of American History

TermDefinition
Suffrage/Franchised Right to vote
Progressivism Political movement that promote change such as social, economic, and political reform
Conservative Political Philosophy that like things to remain as they are (status quo) / dislike change
Muckraker Investigative journalists who exposed graft and corruption
Direct Primary Preliminary election in which voters directly nominate candidates of their own party of office
Bull Moose Republican splinter group led by Teddy Roosevelt that promoted Progressivism
Lobbyist Paid groups that solicit Congress for favorable "special interest: legislation
Liberal Political philosophy that encourages change and reform
Home Rule Cities exercise a limited amount of self-rule
Socialism Political system featuring collective or government ownership of a nation's wealth
Social Welfare Programs that try to help set a basic standard of living for Americans
Arbitration A process where an impartial third party helps to solve a problem
Holding Companies Corporations that hold a majority of stock in other competitors, thus controlling them
Jim Crow Laws that restricted the freedoms of African Americans
Referendum Approval of a proposed law by popular vote of the people
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