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USH A Unit 2

TermDefinition
Progressive Era A political movement that aimed to fix the problems caused by industrialization, corruption, and inequality.
Populist Party Political group that represented farmers and workers in the late 1800s and influenced later reformers.
Bull Moose Party Political party formed by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 to continue Progressive reforms.
Theodore Roosevelt President known for trust-busting, conservation, and the “Square Deal.”
Square Deal Roosevelt’s plan to ensure fairness between workers, businesses, and consumers.
Muckrakers Journalists who exposed corruption and social problems to push for reform.
Upton Sinclair Author who exposed unsafe conditions in the meat-packing industry.
The Jungle Book that led to new food-safety laws after shocking the public with details of factory conditions.
Pure Food and Drug Act Law that required accurate labeling of food and medicine and banned harmful ingredients.
Sherman Antitrust Act Early federal law that tried to stop monopolies and unfair business combinations.
Federal Reserve Act Law that created a national banking system to manage money and credit.
Initiative / Referendum / Recall Reforms that allowed citizens to propose, vote on, or remove laws and officials directly.
16th Amendment Amendment that allowed Congress to collect a federal income tax.
17th Amendment Amendment that let voters directly elect their U.S. senators.
18th Amendment Amendment that banned the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages (Prohibition).
19th Amendment Amendment that granted women the right to vote.
Jane Addams Founder of Hull House who helped immigrants and supported social reform.
W.E.B. Du Bois Civil rights leader who helped start the NAACP and demanded immediate equality.
Booker T. Washington Educator who believed African Americans should gain equality through education and economic progress.
National Park Service Federal program begun under Theodore Roosevelt that preserved natural lands and created protected parks for public use.
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