Progressive Era

Progressive black sociologist who studied the studied affects of racism on African Americans.

Which of the following is a NOT a reform from the Progressive Era?

Type of vote that allows citizens directly (and legally) remove an elected officials.

Progressive reformers believed what institution should be the force for change in society?

The right to vote

A legal ban on the production and sale of alcohol

Nickname given to journalists that exposed wrongdoing in business, politics, and society.

Preservation and protection of a natural resources to prevent overuse, destruction or neglect

Which Progressive Era leader believed that the wilderness was being ruined by big business?

Fought hard to end child labor; by 1909 43 states passed laws outlawing child labor

Theory that people and societies complete for survival, the fit becoming wealthy and successful

Time period from 1890-1920 of widespread social activism and political reform.

The amendment added to the Constitution in 1920 that extended voting rights to women

Formed the National Women's Party, which pushed Congress to approve the 19th amendment

Made a huge fortune in the steel industry; believed that new industries were good for the US.

What book led to massive reform in the nation's meatpacking industry in 1906?

Define: Reform

Group of workers who unite to demand better pay and working conditions?

Political party, formed in 1892 by the Farmers' Alliance; supported a shorter 8-hour workday.

Which American president was the first to be brave enough to take on big business?