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What were muckrakers

Investigative journalists in the early 1900s who exposed corruption, social injustices, and abuses of power in business and government to promote reformWhat famous book did Lincoln Steffens write, and what did it expose?

What famous book did Lincoln Steffens write, and what did it expose

Lincoln Steffens wrote “The Shame of the Cities,” which exposed political corruption and the close relationships between city governments and big businesses

What company did Ida Tarbell write an exposé on that discussed their unethical business practices

Ida Tarbell wrote an exposé on the Standard Oil Company, revealing John D. Rockefeller's unfair and monopolistic business practices

What did the Tenement Act of 1901 do

The Tenement Act of 1901 required better lighting, ventilation, and indoor plumbing in tenement housing to improve living conditions for the urban poor

What does the NAACP stand for? What movie did they protest and why

NAACP stands for the National Association for the Advancement of colored people. They protested the 1915 film, “The Birth of a Nation,” because it glorified the Klan and promoted racist stereotypes

Who is Florence Kelly

Florence Kelley was a social and political reformer who fought for labor rights, child labor laws, and women's rights

What organization did Florence Kelly help found? In what state was she successful

She helped found the National Consumers League (NCL) and was successful in Illinois, where she helped pass laws limiting child labor and improving working conditions

Lochner v. New York

the court struck down a law limiting bakers' working hours, citing women's health and maternal roles. It was a victory for labor reform, but reinforced gender stereotypes

Muller v. Oregon

The court upheld an Oregon law limiting women's working hours, citing women's health and maternal roles. It was a victory for labor reform, but reinforced gender stereotypes

Bunting v. Oregon

the court upheld a law limiting work hours for both men and women, marking a shift toward supporting labor protection laws

What does AFL stand for, and what did it do

AFL stands for the American Federation of Labor. It focused on improving wages, working conditions, and hours for skilled workers through collective bargaining and strikes

What does the IWW stand for, and what did it do

IWW stands for the Industrial Workers of the World

It sought to unite all workers' control of industry, both skilled and unskilled, to overthrow the wage system and promote workers' control of industry. It was more radical than the AFL

What natural disaster occurred in Galveston, Texas, in 1900? What did their municipal government do that set a precedent for other cities?

A massive hurricane devastated Galveston in 1900. In response, the city created a commission form of government(a city commission system), where experts managed specific departments- a model later adopted by many other US cities

What did the 17th Amendment of the US Constitution do

It established the direct election of U.S. senators by the people instead of being chosen by state legislatures

How did Abigail Adams help in the fight for women's rights

she urged her husband, John Adams, to “remember the ladies” when drafting new laws, advocating early for women's inclusion in political rights

How did Elizabeth Cady help in the fight for women's rights

she organized the Seneca Falls Convention and co-wrote the Declaration of Sentiments, calling for women's suffrage and equal rights

Who was Carry Nation? Where was she from?

Carry Nation was a radical member of the temperance movement known for attacking saloons with a hatchet to protest alcohol consumption. She was from Kansas

What does NACW stand for? What were three things that they fought against

NACW stands for the National Association of colored Women

They fought against racism, segregation, and overvity, while also working for education, suffrage, and equality for black women

What two women founded the National Women's Suffrage Association

Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton

What two women's rights organizations merged in 1890

The National Women's Suffrage Association and the American Women's Suffrage Association merged to form the National American Women's Suffrage Association

What does the term Bully Pulpit mean? What president was well known for using this tactic

The Bully Pulput means using the presidency as a platform to speak out and influence public opinion and policy

President Theodor Roosevelt was famous for using it to promote his progressive reforms

What was the Square Deal

The square deal was Theodore Roosevelt's domestic policy program that aimed to ensure fairness for workers, businesses, and consumers. It focused on control of corporations, consumer protection, and conservation of natural resources

What were the two major things that the Federal Reserve Act did?

Created the Federal Reserve System to regulate the nation's money supply and banking system 

Gave the government the power to adjust interest rates and control credit to stabilize the economy