US his 2, chp 17 terms

Upton Sinclair

Wrote “The Jungle”, exposed the shocking conditions that immagrant workers endured.

Federal Trade Commision (FTC)

Given the power to investiage possible violations of regulatory statues, protects consumers

WEB Dubois

American sociologist, historian, writer, and civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and helped found the NAACP.

Presevation

The act of keeping something safe. EX) wilderness

Muckrakers

Investigative journalists and writers who expose corporate corruption, political views, and injustice.

Susan B Anthony

A leader of women rights and suffrage movements

Ida Tarbell

American journalist and writer known for exposing the unfair business practices of the Standard Oil Company.

Clayton Antitrust Act- 1914

law that strengthened antitrust laws by preventing unfair business practices and limiting the power of large companies

Bull Moose

political party created by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 that supported progressive reforms and workers’ rights.

Federal Reserve System

the central banking system of the United States that manages the nation’s money supply and helps keep the economy stable.

Environmental Conservation

the protection and careful use of natural resources, such as forests, water, and wildlife, to keep them healthy for the future.

Underwood Tariff Act

1913 law that lowered taxes on imported goods to make products more affordable for Americans.