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Progressives

People or groups seeking economic and social reform primarily through government action.

Muckrakers

Investigative journalists and writers who exposed corruption and societal issues.

Hull House

An influential settlement house for immigrants and the urban poor.

Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

A factory fire that highlighted the poor working conditions faced mainly by women.

Initiative

A political process that allows people to propose laws.

Referendum

A general vote by the electorate on a single political question.

Primary

The first round of voting where candidates are chosen.

Recall

The process through which voters can remove elected officials from office.

Square Deal

A policy aimed at ensuring fairness for workers, businesses, and consumers.

Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

Supreme Court case ruling that upheld racial segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

Elkins Act

Legislation that imposed fines on railroads that accepted rebates.

Hepburn Act

Law that limited free passes to individual corporations in the railroad industry.

Meat Inspection Act

Law that mandated inspections of meat and food products.

Jane Addams

Pioneer of social reforms and activist involved in the establishment of Hull House.

Robert LaFollette

A prominent American politician associated with the progressive movement.

Carrie Chapman Catt

Suffrage and peace activist who worked on women's voting rights.

Alice Paul

Leader of the militant wing of the women's suffrage movement.

Theodore Roosevelt

26th US president known for progressive reforms including trust busting.

Gifford Pinchot

First chief of the US Forest Service and advocate for conservation.

William Taft

President who succeeded Roosevelt and continued some progressive reforms.

Woodrow Wilson

U.S. president who instituted reforms such as the Federal Reserve.

W.E.B. Du Bois

Civil rights leader advocating for African American equality through education and protest.

Booker T. Washington

African American leader promoting progress through education and hard work.

16th Amendment

Allowed Congress to levy and collect federal income tax.

17th Amendment

Changed the way U.S. senators are elected.

18th Amendment

Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol.

19th Amendment

Granted women the right to vote.