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Progressive Era

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  • How were the monopolies and trusts represented in this cartoon?
    Power hungry men taking power from the government
  • Which muckraker wrote about political corruption?
    Lincoln Steffens
  • "The dead bodies were the answer." - What does this quote suggest about the outcome Triangular Shirtwaist Factory?
    The women weren't listened to before the fire, but now  after their death everyone starts to listen.
  • Giving money back to the community is known as
    Philanthropy or charity
  • Identify 3 causes to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
    A burning cigarette, no sprinkler system, no inspections, overcrowding, fire escaped collapsed, exit door was locked, fire hose was rusted
  • Which muckraker exposed big business and monoplies?
    Ida Tarbell
  • Which Muckraker wrote "How the Other Half Lives?"
    Jacob Riis
  • What is a Robber Baron?
    A selfish businessman that only cares about money and exploits workers
  • John D Rockefeller's company was called
    Standard Oil
  • What were 5 problems workers faced in the progressive era?
    Unsafe conditions for work, No protection, Child labor, Poor living conditions, Poor salary (8-10 dollars per week), Long hours (16)
  • Why did businesses and the government turn a "blind eye" to the problems of workers?
    They only cared about money and power
  • What book did Upton Sinclair write?
    The Jungle
  • What is a muckraker?
    Someone who exposes problems
  • What is a captain of industry?
    A selfless businessmen that gives back to the community
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