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Muckraker
To expose real pr alleged corruption or scandals especially in politics. -
Manifest Destiny
The belief that it was the destiny of the U.S. to expand its territory. The government told its people it was gods plan to expand the land. -
Industrialization
A process which the economy is transformed from agricultural to manufactured goods. -
Homestead Act
Encourages western migration.It provided settlers with 160 acres of public land. -
Susan B. Anthony
She was a leading figure for fighitng for woman to have voting rights.She lead the National American Womans Suffrage Association. -
The Gilded Age
The time between the civil war and world war 1 when the economy grew quickly.There was a lot of financial misdealings and political corruption. -
Populism & Progressivism
movement started by Farmers or those associated with agriculture believed bankers controlled the government and made policies against the farmers. Farmers created a major political party to protect their interests. -
Civil Service Reform
Established positions within the federal government should be awarded. -
Haymarket Riot
The after math of a bombing that happened at a labor demonstration. -
Dawes Act
Gave the President of the United States permission to take American Indian tribal land and divide it among individual Indians. -
Jane Addams
A woman pioneer activist/Reformer.She created the first settlement house in the united states. -
Ida B. Wells
An african american female journalist,suffreagist, and a feminist.She was an early leader in the civil rights movement. -
Klondike Gold Rush
A rush of thouasnds of people towards the gold mining district in canada. -
Initiative & Referendum
Three powers reserved for voters.Its to propose or repeal legislation or remove an elected official from office. -
Indian Removal
A policy where the Native Americans were forcibly removed from their homeland. -
Andrew Carnegie
The father of Modern Philanthropy. He was one of the most wealthiest and famous industrialists. -
Theodore Roosevelt
A political leader and a president forom 1901-1909.He was the governor of New York in 1899.He lead volunteer Calalrymen,Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Preventing the manufacture sale of posinwsou and bad food,drugs,medicines and liquors. -
Dollar Diplomacy
The use of financial power to extend its international influence. -
16th Amendments
The 16ht amendment gives the congress the power to levy income tax without dividing it among the states. -
William Jennings Bryan
A politician form Nebraska and a dominant force in the democratic party.He was nominated three times for president of the united states. -
17th Amendments
Provides an election for two U.S. senators form each state by vote.Their terms are 6 years long -
Federal Reserve Act
An act the created and astablished the Fedral Reserve System. -
Suffrage
The right to vote -
18th Amendments
The 18th amendment prohibiting the manufacture,sale, or transportation of alcoholic beverages. It was repealed in 1933 -
19th Amendments
It guaranteed that all citizens no mater what sex you are can vote. -
Urbanization
A city grows and begans to get more populated. -
Nativism
A policy protecting land against immigrants. -
Tea Pot Dome Scandal
A bribery incident that took place in the untied states.Warren G.Harding was the president at the time. -
Eugene V.Debbs
A political leader of the late 19th centuries and early 20th centuries.He was a 5 time presidential candidate of the socialist party. -
Clarence Darrow
A lawyer and author.He was known for his unpopular causes and persons. -
Upton Sinclair
An american novelist adnd playwright.He ganied fame with his novel The Jungle, which exposed the conditions of the U.S. meat-packing industry. -
Immigration & the American Dream
It is an opporutiny for better jobs home ownership and other thngs.They can get an education and a better life. -
Political Machines
A organization where a boss or group command the support of a corps or businesses who receive rewards for their efforts. -
Third Parties Politics
Any party that failed to outpoll its two strongest rivals.
