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Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
At age 42, he was the youngest president. An avid hunter and outdoorsman.
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What is the WCTU?
Women's Christian Temperance Union: advocates for prohibition
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Who is W. E. B Du Bois?
Advocated African Americans pursue a liberal arts education.
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Who is Eugene V. Debbs
Leader of the Socialist Party during the 1912 election
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What is 19th Amendment?
Women's Suffrage
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Who is Woodrow Wilson?
The president when the 19th amendment was passed. Interestingly was largely progressive in economic and political reforms, but not considered progressive in social reforms.
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What is the Meat Inspection Act?
Brought on by corruption in the meat packing industry shown by Upton Sinclair in 'The Jungle'.
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Who is Upton Sinclair?
Muckraker who exposed corruption in the meat packing industry
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What is the Federal Reserve System?
Divides the nation into 12 districts, with a regional bank in each district. Established in 1923, this still regulates banks today.
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What is 18th Amendment?
Prohibition
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Who is William Howard Taft?
The only person to be both President and Chief Justice , a 'Reluctant President'.
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What is Bunting V. Oregon and Muller V. Oregon?
Oregon laws making 10 hour work days.
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Who is Ida Tarbell?
Wrote about John Rockefeller and Standard Oil
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What is the Federal Trade Commission?
Regulates corporations; has the power to pursue legal action against businesses breaking the law.
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What is direct election of senators?
17th
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Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
The leader of the Bull Moose Party, ran on promise of a 'Square Deal'.
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What is the NAWSA?
Led by Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Candy Stanton and eventually Carrie Chapman Catt. Helped pass the 19th Amendment.
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Who is Carrie Chapman Catt?
Helped the NAWSA push to get the 19th Amendment passed.
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What is an initiative?
A bill originated by the people
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What is 16th Amendment?
Federal income tax
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Who is William Howard Taft?
The president when the Payne-Alrich Tariff was passed
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What is conservationism?
The setting aside of public lands. Advocated by John Muir and Gifford Pinchot, but both had different views on the belief.
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Who is Lincoln Steffens?
Wrote 'The Treason of the Senate', helped show corruption in senate elections.
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What is a Secret Ballot?
Also known as the 'Australian' Ballot, makes votes secret and anonymous.
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What is the amendment that repealed prohibition?
21st
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