Vocab 6.1

Progressive Era

An era of increased government involvement and regulation to protect the welfare of the people, responding to the problems caused by industrialization.

Jacob Riis

Author of 'How the Other Half Lives', which illustrated the living conditions of the urban poor.

Jane Addams

Founder of Hull House, a settlement house aimed at assisting the urban poor.

Frank Norris

Wrote 'The Octopus', addressing the challenges faced by farmers due to railroads.

Ida Tarbell

Wrote 'The History of Standard Oil', exposing the practices of Rockefeller.

Margaret Sanger

Founder of the Birth Control League, which evolved into Planned Parenthood.

Muckraker

A writer who exposes societal problems such as corruption and poverty; notable muckrakers include Upton Sinclair and Ida Tarbell.

Theodore Roosevelt

President recognized for trust-busting, conservation efforts, and his role in arbitrating the Anthracite Coal Strike.

The Jungle

A novel by Upton Sinclair that highlights the issues within the meat industry.

Pure Food and Drug Act / Meat Inspection Act

Legislation passed in response to the issues outlined in 'The Jungle', aimed at protecting consumers and ensuring meat safety.