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15 Cards in this Set
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Muckrakers |
Investigative journalists who thrived on exposing social issues. They helped the progressive movement by raising public awareness. |
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How the Other Half Lives |
A book, written by a Danish immigrant Jacob Riis, that exposed New York City slim conditions. Articles such as this brought public awareness to the progressive cause. |
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Robert La Follette |
Wisconsin governor that established the legislative Reference Bureau and promoted the principle of government by experts. His ideas included reforms for a direct primary, stronger railroad regulation, the conservation of natural resources, and workman's compensation programs. |
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Hepburn Act |
Supported by President T. Roosevelt, it gave the Interstate Commerce Commission control of railroad freight rates. It was the first part in Roosevelt's plan to regulate big industries using progressive mindset. |
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The Jungle |
A novel by Upton Sinclair, intended to promote socialism but was more renowned for its portrayal of the filthy conditions in Chicago. It prompted action from the president, who quickly confirmed accusations and regulated meat inspection. |
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Forest Reserve Act |
An Act designed to protect a hundred seventy two million acres of forest from corporate exploitation. Both Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot champion to the efficient use of limited natural resources. |
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Ballinger-Pinchot Controversy |
The division between conservative Republicans (Pinchot) and progressive Republicans (Balinger) under Taft's presidency. Ballinger turned over federal land for commercial use, Pinchot complained and was fired, Ballinger resigned and president Taft's reputation was tarnished. |
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Sixteenth Amendment |
Ratified under President Taft, it authorized a federal income tax. |
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"Bull Moose" Party |
The party that Theodore Roosevelt attempted to run under in order to compete with Taft. It was made of progressives, mostly laborers, social workers, and reformers that supported Roosevelt's return. |
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New Freedom |
Woodrow Wilson's campaign ideology. He believed that big businesses needed to be broken up. This require vigorous antitrust policy, lower tariffs, and distribution of financial power in Wall Street. |
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New Nationalism |
Roosevelt's campaign ideology that promoted discarding prejudices in favor of democratic interest to a strong central government. He promoted social justice through reforms, taxes, workers compensation, and new regulations. |
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Underwood-Simmons Tariff |
The first law passed in the Wilson administration. It lowered tariffs, increasing competition and federal income through taxes. |
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Federal Reserve Act |
Established a new national banking system, a stabilized system that solely distributed the nation's currency. This made it possible to expand both the money supply and bank credit in times of high business activity. It marked a great step in government interference in the economy. |
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Federal Trade Commission |
The base of Wilson's anti-trust program. It was established with powers to correct unlawful trade and monitor for unfair competition. |
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Clayton Anti-Trust Act |
A bill that outlawed practices such as price discrimination, tying agreements, and corporate acquisition of stock in competing corporations. |
