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Also known as the Civil Service Reform Bill. People who wanted government jobs had to take/pass a test to be hired. No more "hooking up" friends with jobs!
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Made it illiegal for railroad companies to charge unfair rates. Ended state's control of railroad rates. First fedaral law to regulate laissez-faire.
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A political party created to help farmers, miners and factory workers. They were against unfair bankers and railroad owners. Women played an important part in this group.
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Led by Protestant ministers. They attempted to begin social reforms. They wanted to end child labor and create safer working conditons. Origin of groups such as the Salvation Army.
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Authors and journalists who exposed the "dirty" side of many aspects of life
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President Roosevelt begins his attack on large business monopolies known as "trusts."
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A book written by Ida Tarbell and exposed Rockefeller's crooked business practices
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A book written by Lincoln Steffens exposing the corruption in cith and state governments.
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A novel written by Upton Sinclair exposing the filthy conditions in the Chicago meat packing industry.
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Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act attempt at making food safer for consumers.
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In 1909 William Taft becomes the second Progressive Era president. He continued many of Roosevelt's policies.
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A horrible fire killed over 140 women in a clothing factory. A lack of safety equipment/fire escapes led to the passage of regulations to protect workers.
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In 1913 Wilson became the third Progressive Era president. He also wanted to control "Big Business" and monopolies.
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The beginning of the Federal Income Tax which we still have today.
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This gave workers the ability to go on strike to dispute unfair labor issues. Courts could no longer restrict labor unions.
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Became officlal in all states by 1914. It allowed the voters in each state to vote directly for thier state senators. Before this amendment, state senatos were appointed.
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Led by supporters of the Temperance Movement, it made it illiegal to manufacture, sell or transport alchoholic beverages.
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This amendment gave all women the right to vote. Activist such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were the main proponents of this movement.
