What is it? When is it? Who was involved? Progressive Era What is it? When is it? Who was involved?
MUCKRAKERS Journalists who exposed corruption, crime, & other social issues Brought problems of urban poor to Americans http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2ppaJwQ9UM
REFORMS Numerous laws are made to improve the conditions of Americans child labor laws workers compensation laws working conditions Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Pure Food & Drug Act Conservation of land http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdNYqBP_5q4
Progressive Amendments 16th Amendment == federal income tax 17th Amendment == direct election of senators
18th Amendment == no manufacturing, selling, & transport of alcohol 19th Amendment == Women’s right to Vote 1. Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton
NO MONOPOLIES Monopolies == complete domination of a product or service can now raise price as high as desired hurts the consumer == no competition
Sherman Anti-Trust Act & Clayton Anti-Trust Act passed to help consumers outlaws the development of monopolies or trusts by businesses keep businesses competitive