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14 Cards in this Set
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Direct Primary
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the nomination of candidates by the vote of all party members rather than an inner circle of activists
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Robert Lafollette
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establishes a legislative reference bureau to provide research, advice, and help in the drafting of legislation
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Teller Amendment
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a joint resolution of congress declared Cuba independent and demanded the withdrawal of Spanish forces
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George Dewey
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commodore, small u.s naval squadron defeated the spanish warships in manila bay
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Rough Riders
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first u.s volunteer cavalry, led by theodore roosevelt.
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Dr. Walter Reed
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discovered that yellow fever was led to mosquitoes
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Open Door Policy
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keep China open to trade with all countries on and equal bias
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National Child Labor Committee
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1904 led a movement for laws banning the still-widespread employment of young children
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Triangle Shirt Waste
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New York city, 146 workers died in a fire most women and teens immigrants
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Swift vs. US
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meat packers ''stream of commerce" doctrine
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Muckrakers
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writers who exposed corruption and abuses in politics, business, meat packing, child labor, and more
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Taylorism
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Frederick Taylor thought of this to reduce waste through the scientific analysis of the labor process. promised to find the optimum technique for the average worker and est detailed performance standards for each job classification
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Social Justice
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A part of the progressive's agenda sought to solve social problems through reform and regulation.
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Elkins Act
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1903 made it illegal for railroads to take or give secret rebates on freight charges to their favorite customers
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