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Debs was the running candidate for president of the Socialist Party, which called for radical reforms
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Dewey was a leading advocate of pragmatism, which called for "practical" approaches to handle problems of the society
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Editor of the Memphis Free Speech, she put effort to campaign against lynchings and the Jim Crow laws.
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This group of women were against alcohol consumption in favor of faith.
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Required railroad rates to be reasonable, it did not allow the government to alter specific rates.
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Written by Jacob Riis, this book documented the poor living conditions of the working class of the New York City.
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Stated that the government opposed monopolies, prohibits contracts, combinations, or conspiracies.
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This organization worked on women suffrage, during the progressive era, Carrie Chapman Catt was the president of it.
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This organization began as a state organization that was made to focus on prohibition and was part of the temperance movement.
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Domestic policy based on the protection of the consumer, control of large corporations, and conservation of resources.
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Adopted by governor Robert La Follette, it included direct primary law, tax reforms, and regulation of railroad rates.
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Conducted by the United Mine Workers of America for higher wages, shorter workdays, and recognition of their union.
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Purpose to promote, foster, and develop welfare of wage workers.
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Allowed the Interstate Commerce Commission to fine railroads that offer rebates and shippers who accept the rebates.
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This case ruled against the company, which had formed a monopoly. This led to an antitrust being made.
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Ida Tarbell reveals the history of the Standard Oil Company, run by John D. Rockefeller
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Written by Lincoln Steffens, this book showed the public about political/economical corruption.
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Banned the sale of adulterated or misbranded meat.
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Written by Upton Sinclair, this novel portrayed the harsh living conditions of immigrants in industrialized cities.
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Prevented the manufacturing and sale of poisonous drugs, foods, medicines, and liquor.
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Killed 145 workers due to a factory fire in New York City due to an unsafe working environment.
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This party split from from conservative Republicans and nominated Theodore Roosevelt in the election of 1912.
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reduced the average tariff rate on imported goods from 40% to 25%
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Established the Federal Reserve system which gave authority to issue Federal Reserve notes.
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Called for people of the state to elect their senators.
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Took action against unfair practices in any industry except banking and transportation.
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Legalized strikes and peaceful picketing by labor union members
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Prohibited sales of goods that are made from factories who employ the kids the age of 14 or younger.
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Banned sale, manufacturing, and the transportation of liquor.
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Prohibits state and federal government from denying the right to vote based on gender. Women got the right to vote.
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By birth control advocate Margaret Sanger, this books advocates that birth control was a solution to overpopulation.
