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Progressive Era
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era of political and economic reform
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Social Gospel
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The idea that the rich should aid the poor through charitable works.
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Muckrackers
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Investigative journalists. E.g. Sinclair- The Jungle exposed the meat packing industry's unethical work methods.
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Teddy Roosevelt
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The first progressive president. Broke monopolies, regulated the food and railroad industry, conserved national parks, negotiated between businessmen and workers. Forms his own Bull Moose Party
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Wilson
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Democrat. President during WWI.
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Hepburn Act
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1906- Railroads, government sets prices of railroad rates
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Meat Inspection Act/Pure Food and Drug Act
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1906-FDA is set up. Government agencies come in to inspect food.
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Clayton Anti-Trust Act
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legitimizes labor unions (unions are not subject to anti-trust laws). recognizes that they are not monopolies.
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