Progressive Era - Turkot

Which was NOT a reform in cities during the Progressive Era?

She was very influential in the women's suffrage movement.

He set work day limits to 8 hours and began paying workers $5 per day.

This tragedy led to reform in the workforce, especially for women.

Studies during this time showed that longer hours and low pay would increase efficiency.

It gave strict cleanliness standards for meat packers & created a system for inspecting meat.

A writer and journalist who exposed the awful conditions in meat packing factories.

An era of reform movements that spread throughout the U.S. from 1890-1920

What president fought for better conditions in the meat industry?

By the late 1800s, many rich women worked in factories, offices, and did domestic work.

Which was NOT a Progressive goal?

Who wrote The Jungle, which led to reform in the meatpacking industry.

A process that allows citizens to vote on an initiative.

It was given the power to order businesses to stop unfair business practices.

Which amendment established the federal income tax?

Who was a muckraking journalist who wrote about corruption in the oil industry?

The only president to serve as a president and as a Supreme Court Justice.

Which amendment prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol?

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

Journalists who exposed unfair business practices, corruption, and harmful working conditions.

What event is considered to have ended the Progressive Era?

A process where citizens can propose laws on a ballot.

A process that allows voters to remove elected officials from office.

This person founded a school for African Americans and believed equality for African Americans would take time.

Type of local government, started because of a disaster.

The Republicans lost the 1912 election due to a split in the party.

How many federal reserve districts are there in the U.S.?

What president contributed to the role of the modern presidency and was a "trustbuster"?

This person is given credit for scientific management, which increased efficiency.

This was created under Wilson and allowed for the investigation of corporations and legalized strikes, unions, etc.

An election in which voters select their party's candidates.

Which amendment allowed senators to be elected by voters?

This strengthened how banks are run and regulates money in circulation.

This person helped found the NAACP and wanted immediarte equality for African Americans.

Who was a progressive governor of Wisconsin who fought against the railroads?

Many Americans wanted prohibition b/c they felt it was the cause of many problems in society.

The banning of alcoholic beverages

The protection of natural resources and some wilderness areas, while also allowing public use.

What president established the Federal Reserve and the Federal Trade Commission?

A term used to describe the various progressive reforms Roosevelt's administration sponsored to help the common people.

Insurance that pays for medical expenses if workers get hurt on the job.

It stopped the sale of contaminated foods and medicines and called for truth in labeling.

Progressive legislation did little to help African Americans.

Helped improve working conditions for women and children, including helping to ban child labor.

Protecting social welfare meant improving conditions in factories and helping minorities.