Section 4 (Workers Rights)

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What is Arbitration?

A formal meeting to talk about and settle disagreements.

What was the Square Deal?

Roosevelt's plan to treat everyone 'equal'.

What distinguishes a Good Trust from a Bad Trust?

A Good Trust provides consumers with needed products at reasonable prices, while a Bad Trust restricts trade and uses influence to charge higher prices.

What were the main demands of the coal miners during the Coal Strike of 1902?

Higher wages, shorter hours, and acceptance of their union.

Why was the Coal Strike of 1902 significant?

Eastern cities depended on Pennsylvania coal for heating, and the owners refused to negotiate.

What action did Roosevelt threaten to take during the Coal Strike of 1902?

He threatened to take over the mines if the owners didn't negotiate.

What was the outcome of the Coal Strike of 1902 after negotiation?

Workers received a shorter workday and higher pay after a three-month investigation.

What is the Hepburn Act?

An act that allowed the federal government to regulate railroad rates and set maximum prices for ferries, bridge tolls, and oil pipelines.

Who were Muckrakers?

Journalists who helped raise public awareness of problems in society.

What book did Upton Sinclair publish, and what was its impact?

He published 'The Jungle,' which contributed to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act.

What did the Pure Food and Drug Act accomplish?

It banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of contaminated foods and drugs.

What is the difference between Conservation and Preservation?

Conservation is managing the use of natural resources for the benefit of all Americans, while Preservationists believe nature should be protected for its beauty.