Progressive Era Reforms and Muckrakers
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Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms and definitions regarding the Progressive Era, Muckrakers, and major reforms.
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Muckrakers
Journalists and photographers in the late 1800s who exposed societal issues and corruption.
Ida Tarbell
A muckraker known for exposing the corrupt practices of the Standard Oil Company.
Upton Sinclair
Author of 'The Jungle,' which highlighted the poor working conditions in the meat-packing industry.
16th Amendment
Established a federal income tax, enabling the government to collect taxes based on income levels.
17th Amendment
Allowed direct election of U.S. Senators by the public, increasing government accountability.
Federal Reserve Act
Legislation creating a central bank to manage the U.S. money supply and stabilize the economy.
Labor Unions
Organizations of workers that aimed to improve labor conditions and wages through collective action.
Prohibition
A period starting in 1919 when it became illegal to manufacture, sell, or transport alcohol in the U.S.
Trust-buster
A reformer who enforced antitrust laws to break up monopolies and promote competition.
Square Deal
The term used by Roosevelt to describe his domestic policy focused on consumer protection, conservation, and controlling corporations.
