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Political Machine --
A single powerful figure (the boss) was at the center and was bound together to a complex organization of lesser figures (the political machine) by reciprocity in promoting financial and social self-interest. One of the most infamous of these political machines was Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party machine that played a major role in controlling New York City. (Formed on this date) -
Indian Removal
1830 Indian Removal Act -- Was a law that was passed that authorized the president to negotiate with Indian tribes in the Southern United States for their removal to federal territory west of the Mississippi River in exchange for their homelands. -
Andrew Carnegie
Andrew was born on this day, he was an important role in history because he owned Carnegie Steel Corporation, which was the largest of its kind in the world. In 1901 he sold his business and dedicated his time to expanding his philanthropic work, including the establishment of Carnegie-Mellon University in 1904. -
Eugene V. Debs
Eugene V. Debs was an American union leader, one of the founding members of the Industrial Workers of the World -
Clarence Darrow
Clarence Darrow was important because he was an American lawyer and leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union. He was best known for defending teenage thrill killers Leopold and Loeb in their trial for murdering 14-year-old Robert Franks. -
Theodore Roosevelt
"Teddy" Roosevelt was important because he was the the 26th U.S. president, Theodore Roosevelt is remembered for his foreign policy, corporate reforms and ecological preservation. -
William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings Bryan was important because he was a dominant force in the populist wing of the Democratic Party, standing three times as the Party's candidate for President of the United States. -
Jane Addams
Jane was born on this date, she was an important role in history because she co-founded one of the first settlements in the United States, the Hull House in Chicago, Illinois, in 1889, and was named a co-winner of the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize. Addams also established the National Federation of Settlements and served as president of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. -
Homestead Act
This provided that any adult citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. government could claim 160 acres of surveyed government land. Claimants were required to “improve” the plot by building a dwelling and cultivating the land. After 5 years on the land, the original filer was entitled to the property, free and clear, except for a small registration fee. -
Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells was an African-American journalist and activist who led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1890s. -
Upton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair was important because he was a famous novelist and social crusader from California. -
Suffrage -- Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony supported the Women's Suffrage Amendment March 8, 1884 -- Suffrage is the right to vote! -
Haymarket Riot
a labor protest rally near Chicago’s Haymarket Square turned into a riot after someone threw a bomb at police. At least eight people died as a result of the violence that day. Despite a lack of evidence against them, eight radical labor activists were convicted in connection with the bombing. The Haymarket Riot was viewed a setback for the organized labor movement in America, which was fighting for such rights as the eight-hour workday. http://www.history.com/topics/haymarket-riot -
Dawes Act
This was the law allowed for the President to break up reservation land, which was held in common by the members of a tribe, into small allotments to be parceled out to individuals. Thus, Native Americans registering on a tribal "roll" were granted allotments of reservation land. -
Susan B. Anthony
In 1905 she met with President Theodore Roosevelt in Washington, D.C., to lobby for an amendment to give women the right to vote. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Was passed this day, it protect the public against adulteration of food and from products identified as healthful without scientific support. -
Dollar Diplomacy
Started in 1909 when William Howard Taft believed that he could convince smaller, developing nations to support the United States by investing American dollars in their economies. “Dollar Diplomacy,” as pundits dubbed it, not only made allies but also made money for American investors. -
16th Amendment
Was ratified this date -
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several states, and without regard to any census or enumeration. -
17th Amendment
Was ratified this date - The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislatures. -
Federal Reserve Act
This was the date President Wilson signed the bill. It called for a system of eight to twelve mostly autonomous regional Reserve Banks that would be owned by commerical banks and whose actions would be coordinated by a committee appointed by the President. -
18th Amendment
Was ratified this date -
Section 1 - After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited. -
19th Amendment
Was ratified this date - The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. -
Civil Service Reform Act of 1978
This applies to labor organizations which represents employees in most agencies of the executive branch of the Federal Government. The regulations implementing the standards of conduct provisions of the CSRA incorporate
