How many goals were there in the progressive era and name one.
4; protect social welfare, promote moral improvement, create economic reform, and to foster efficiency.
What is a muckraker
A journalist, writer, or photographer that exposes corruption in public institutions, and usually publicizes it after
What is trustbusting?
When the government breaks up trusts between company's. What Roosevelt was trying to do
True or False: Many progressives support prohibition
True
What act helped break monopolies and trusts?
The Sherman Antitrust Act
True or False: The Progressive Era wasn't successful.
False
Name one of the presidents during the Progressive Era?
Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson
What is a funny thing that Taft was known for?
Getting stuck in a bathtub
What were the main issues and concerns of the Progressive Era?
Labor rights, Women's Suffrage, Economic Reform, Environmental protections, and the Welfare of the poor.
What tragedy led to the passing of many fire safety laws and child labor regulations?
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
What was the Bull-Moose Party?
Also known as the progressive party, Roosevelt made this party because he couldn't run with the republican party
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment