Progressive Era

Term to describe the late 1800's/early 1900's in America. "A golden layer"on outside.

Who used settlement houses?

A common weapon used by workers against their bosses to achieve more rights was...

Low pay, long hours, unsafe working conditions, child labor

An organization of workers. They unite to fight for better rights in the workplace.

Gave Women the right to vote

Muckraker who exposed the problems in tenements and slums by taking photographs

People who fought to correct the wrongs created by rapidly growing cities and industry.

Muckraker who exposed the horrors of the meatpacking industry by writing a book, "The Jungle."

The muckraker who drew political cartoons to expose the corruption of Boss Tweed

Organizers of a protest were where women picketed in front of the White House.

Who founded a famous settlement house in Chicago?

Two laws that passed due to the work of Upton Sinclair. These laws led to better food safety.

When labor unions represent the workers in negotiating with management for more rights

A corrupt New York politician who stole taxpayer money and rigged elections.

Who founded the famouse settlement house in Chicago?

Muckraker who exposed unfair business practices of Standard Oil Company by writing articles.

Reform is?

Progressive Era reporters who exposed, the "muck," or problems and corruption, in society

A system in which people received jobs and favors given by the politicians that they supported.

What was the name of the settlement house in Chicago?