Presidents Reforms People Random Amendments
100
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
At age 42, he was the youngest president. An avid hunter and outdoorsman.
100
What is the WCTU?
Women's Christian Temperance Union: advocates for prohibition
100
Who is W. E. B Du Bois?
Advocated African Americans pursue a liberal arts education.
100
Who is Eugene V. Debbs
Leader of the Socialist Party during the 1912 election
100
What is 19th Amendment?
Women's Suffrage
200
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.
200
What is the Meat Inspection Act?
Brought on by corruption in the meat packing industry shown by Upton Sinclair in 'The Jungle'.
200
Who is Upton Sinclair?
Muckraker who exposed corruption in the meat packing industry
200
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.
200
What is 18th Amendment?
Prohibition
300
Who is William Howard Taft?
The only person to be both President and Chief Justice , a 'Reluctant President'.
300
What is Bunting V. Oregon and Muller V. Oregon?
Oregon laws making 10 hour work days.
300
Who is Ida Tarbell?
Wrote about John Rockefeller and Standard Oil
300
What is the Federal Trade Commission?
Regulates corporations; has the power to pursue legal action against businesses breaking the law.
300
What is direct election of senators?
17th
400
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
The leader of the Bull Moose Party, ran on promise of a 'Square Deal'.
400
What is the NAWSA?
Led by Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Candy Stanton and eventually Carrie Chapman Catt. Helped pass the 19th Amendment.
400
Who is Carrie Chapman Catt?
Helped the NAWSA push to get the 19th Amendment passed.
400
What is an initiative?
A bill originated by the people
400
What is 16th Amendment?
Federal income tax
500
Who is William Howard Taft?
The president when the Payne-Alrich Tariff was passed
500
What is conservationism?
The setting aside of public lands. Advocated by John Muir and Gifford Pinchot, but both had different views on the belief.
500
Who is Lincoln Steffens?
Wrote 'The Treason of the Senate', helped show corruption in senate elections.
500
What is a Secret Ballot?
Also known as the 'Australian' Ballot, makes votes secret and anonymous.
500
What is the amendment that repealed prohibition?
21st






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