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Section 1
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Northern Securities v. US
Teddy Roosevelt used the Sherman Anti-trust Act to break up one of JP Morgans railroad monopolies.
Three C's
control of corporations, consumer protection, conservation of natural resources. These areas were targeted in Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal.
Populists
a movement that demanded that people have a greater voice in government and sought to advance the interests of farmers and laborers
New Freedom
Woodrow Wilson's domestic policy.
Direct primary
Voters, rather than politicians, would choose candidates for public office
"Square Deal"
Teddy Roosevelt's progressive plan; involved trust-busting and conservation projects.
Referendum
A procedure by which a proposed law can be approved or denied by vote of the people.
National Women's Party
a political party headed by Alice Paul that wanted a female suffrage amendment
Populist party platform (1892)
- unlimited coinage of silver to raise farm prices - single term limit for presidents - direct elections of senators - secret ballots - shorter work days
Margaret Sanger
American leader of the movement to legalize birth control during the early 1900's. As a nurse in the poor sections of New York City, she had seen the suffering caused by unwanted pregnancy. Founded the first birth control clinic in the U.S. and the American Birth Control League, which later became Planned Parenthood.
Federal Trade Commission
A federal agency established in 1914 to investigate and stop unfair business practices. Created to enforce the Clayton Act.
Woodrow Wilson
Democrat. Winner of 1912 election.
Political Machines/Bosses
Corrupt organized groups that controlled political parties in the cities. A boss leads the machine and attempts to grab more votes for his party.
National American Women's Suffrage Association (NAWSA)
An organization founded in 1890 to gain voting rights for women.
Federal Reserve Act
a 1913 law that set up a system of federal banks and gave government the power to control the money supply. CONTROLS INTEREST RATES WHICH CONTROLS INFLATION AND DEFLATION.
19th Amendment
1920, gives women the right to vote
Pure Food and Drug Act
1906 - Forbade the manufacture or sale of mislabeled or adulterated food or drugs, it gave the government broad powers to ensure the safety and efficacy of drugs in order to abolish the "patent" drug trade. Still in existence as the FDA.
Secret Ballot
Allowed voters to cast a vote without election officials knowing who they voted for.
New York Tenement Act of 1901
- required tenements to be built safely - with air flow, fire escapes, one bathroom per floor, and one window per room
Populism/Populist Party
Populist party formed in 1892 by members of the Farmer's Alliance, this party was designed to appeal to workers in all parts of the country. Populists favored a larger role of government in American businesses, a progressive income tax, and more direct methods of democracy.
Prohibition
the banning of the manufacture, sale, and possession of alcoholic beverages. The 18th amendment made prohibition the law. The 21st amendment ended prohibition.
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic nominee for president in 1896 and 1900, supported by Populists
Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890)
A law that was intended to prevent the creation of monopolies by making it illegal to establish trusts that interfered with free trade.
Tammany Hall/Boss Tweed
William Tweed, head of Tammany Hall, NYC's powerful democratic political machine in 1868. Between 1868 and 1869 he led the Tweed Reign, a group of corrupt politicians in defrauding the city. Example: Responsible for the construction of the NY court house; actual construction cost $3million. Project cost tax payers $13million.
Ida B. Wells
co-founded NAACP, leading voice in social reform for African-Americans, spoke out against lynching
Temperance
restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food
Ida Tarbell
muckraker that wrote "History of the Standard Oil Company" to show how Rockefeller's power was based on unfair business practices
Pure Food and Drug Act & Meat Inspection Act
-Halted the sale of contaminated food and drugs and to ensure truth in labeling. -established strict cleanliness requirements for meat-packers and created a federal meat-inspection program.
Meat Inspection Act
1906 - Laid down binding rules for sanitary meat packing and government inspection of meat products crossing state lines.
Booker T. Washington
founded the Tuskegee Institute to equip African Americans with teaching diplomas and useful skills in the trades and agriculture.
William Howard Taft
Elected President in 1908; supported safety standards for mines and railroads; supported 16th amendment; disappointed progressives in the areas of tariffs and conservation.
W.E.B. DuBois
Co-founded the NAACP to help secure legal equality for minority citizens.
Federal Reserve Act
Established the modern banking system to regulate the money supply, set interest rates, etc.
Triple Wall of Privilege
The banks, trusts, and tariffs that Wilson pledged to topple with his "New Freedom" were collectively known as this
Progressive Movement
an early 20th century reform movement seeking to return control of the government to the people, to restore economic opportunities, and to correct injustices in American life
Jacob Riis
wrote "How the Other Half Lives" that told the public about the lives of the immigrants and those who lived in the tenement housing.
Social Gospel Movement
a 19th century religious movement based on the belief that Christians have a responsibility to help improve working conditions and alleviate poverty.
17th Amendment
1913, provides for the direct election of US senators by the people rather than by state legislatures.
Mueller v. Oregon
A supreme court case decided in 1908 that pertained to the working hours of women. The court ruled in favor of Oregon, that these restrictions were legal under the state laws to protect women's health.
Upton Sinclair
wrote "The Jungle", that portrays the dangerous and unhealthy conditions prevalent in the meat packing industry at that time.
Recall
A procedure for removing a public official from office by a vote of the people.
women's social clubs
attempted social reforms that helped their communities, beginning of temperance and women's suffrage
Initiative
A procedure by which a law can be originated by the people rather than by legislatures
National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
An organization founded in 1909 to promote full racial equality.
16th Amendment
Created Federal Income Tax
Muckrakers
journalists who exposed the corrupt side of business and public life in the early 1900s.
"Trustbuster"
Teddy Roosevelt broke up many monopolies and trusts.
Upton Sinclair
Author of "The Jungle" that lead to the passing of the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act.
Pendleton Act
created a Civil Service Commission that gave exams and selected government employees based on merit
18th Amendment
Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages
Section 2
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