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Jacob riis |
Newspaper reporter, reformer, and photographer; his book how the other half lives shocked Americans with its descriptions of slum conditions |
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Progressivism |
Group of reform movements of the late 1800s that focused on urban problems, such as the plight of workers, poor sanitation, and corrupt political machines |
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Muckrakers |
A term coined for journalist who "racked up" and exposed corruption and problems of society |
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Ida Tarbell |
Investigative journalist; she wrote a report condemning the business practices of John D. Rockefeller in McClures magazine |
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Lincoln Steffens |
Muckrakers and managing editor of mcclures magazine, he wrote about government corruption in his 1904 book, the shame of the cities |
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Robert M. La Follette |
Progressive American politician; he was active in local Wisconsin issues and challenged party bosses |
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Seventeenth Amendmant |
A constitutional amendmant allowing American voters to directly elect U.S. Senators |
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Initiative |
A method of allowing voters to propose a new law on the ballot for public approval |
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Referndum |
A procedure that allows voters to approve or reject a law already proposed or passed by government |
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Recall |
A vote to remove an official from office |
