Progressive Era Reforms

A major problem during Industrialization and Urbanization where children were forced to work long hours in dangerous conditions, often for little pay.

Refers to achieving greater fairness and justice through changes that address problems.

A group of people who aimed to improve the lives of Americans by addressing social, political, and economic issues.

A powerful political organization that gives out favors to gain votes, often engaging in corrupt practices.

The practice of politicians giving jobs to their friends or supporters, often in exchange for favors or votes.

A group of people who aimed to promote women's rights and equality, including the right to vote.

The 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.

The process of exposing corruption and wrongdoings through investigative journalism, writing, and photography.

Upton Sinclair's book that exposed the unsanitary and dangerous conditions of the meatpacking industry.

A system designed to ensure fairness and competence in government hiring by requiring applicants to pass exams.

Legislation passed to regulate railroad companies and ensure fair prices and services.

The right of citizens to propose laws directly through a petition process.

A type of election where voters choose candidates for their party's nomination.

A process allowing voters to remove an elected official from office.

A process where voters can approve or reject a law that has already been passed by the legislature.

Theodore Roosevelt's nickname during the Progressive Era, given for his aggressive efforts to break up monopolies.

A program focused on protecting consumers, workers, and businesses by promoting fair competition and regulating monopolies.

The 16th Amendment, which allows the federal government to tax income.

The 17th Amendment, which changed the way Senators were elected, allowing direct election by voters instead of by state legislatures.

The Federal Reserve Act, which introduced a central banking system to regulate the nation's money supply.

A law that made it illegal to form trusts that limited competition, aimed at promoting fair business practices.

A type of political corruption where government officials enrich themselves through illegal or unethical actions like bribery and fraud.

Ida Tarbell's book that exposed the corrupt business practices of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company.

The conditions of poverty, overcrowding, and unsanitary living in tenements, as revealed by Jacob Riis in his influential book, 'How the Other Half Lives.'

Lewis Hine's focus on exposing the exploitation of child labor in factories, mines, and fields.

The conditions of poverty, lack of educational opportunities, and frequent acts of racial violence that African Americans faced at the turn of the century.

Booker T. Washington's belief that African Americans should achieve equality gradually, focusing on education and economic advancement.

W.E.B. Du Bois' belief that African Americans should demand immediate equality, including political and social rights.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett's campaign against lynching in the South and for equality for African Americans.

The 18th Amendment, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.

A group of people who believe that alcohol consumption is harmful and should be banned.