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Eugene V. Debs (Born)
Debs was the running candidate for president of the Socialist Party, which called for radical reforms -
John Dewey (Born)
Dewey was a leading advocate of pragmatism, which called for "practical" approaches to handle problems of the society -
Ida B. Wells (Born)
Editor of the Memphis Free Speech, she put effort to campaign against lynchings and the Jim Crow laws. -
Foundation of Woman's Christian Temperance Union
This group of women were against alcohol consumption in favor of faith. -
Interstate Commerce Act
Required railroad rates to be reasonable, it did not allow the government to alter specific rates. -
How the Other Half Lives
Written by Jacob Riis, this book documented the poor living conditions of the working class of the New York City. -
Sherman Antitrust Act
Stated that the government opposed monopolies, prohibits contracts, combinations, or conspiracies. -
Formation of the National American Woman Suffrage Association
This organization worked on women suffrage, during the progressive era, Carrie Chapman Catt was the president of it. -
Anti-Saloon League
This organization began as a state organization that was made to focus on prohibition and was part of the temperance movement. -
Square Deal Policy
Domestic policy based on the protection of the consumer, control of large corporations, and conservation of resources. -
"Wisconsin Idea"
Adopted by governor Robert La Follette, it included direct primary law, tax reforms, and regulation of railroad rates. -
Anthracite Coal Strike
Conducted by the United Mine Workers of America for higher wages, shorter workdays, and recognition of their union. -
Creation of the Department of Commerce and Labor
Purpose to promote, foster, and develop welfare of wage workers. -
Elkins Act
Allowed the Interstate Commerce Commission to fine railroads that offer rebates and shippers who accept the rebates. -
Northern Securities Co. v. U.S.
This case ruled against the company, which had formed a monopoly. This led to an antitrust being made. -
History of the Standard Oil Company
Ida Tarbell reveals the history of the Standard Oil Company, run by John D. Rockefeller -
Shame of the Cities
Written by Lincoln Steffens, this book showed the public about political/economical corruption. -
Meat Inspection Act
Banned the sale of adulterated or misbranded meat. -
The Jungle
Written by Upton Sinclair, this novel portrayed the harsh living conditions of immigrants in industrialized cities. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Prevented the manufacturing and sale of poisonous drugs, foods, medicines, and liquor. -
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
Killed 145 workers due to a factory fire in New York City due to an unsafe working environment. -
Progressive (Bull Moose) Party
This party split from from conservative Republicans and nominated Theodore Roosevelt in the election of 1912. -
Underwood Tariff
reduced the average tariff rate on imported goods from 40% to 25% -
Federal Reserve Act
Established the Federal Reserve system which gave authority to issue Federal Reserve notes. -
17th Amendment
Called for people of the state to elect their senators. -
Formation of the Federal Trade Commission
Took action against unfair practices in any industry except banking and transportation. -
Clayton Antitrust Act
Legalized strikes and peaceful picketing by labor union members -
Keating-Owen Child Labor Act
Prohibited sales of goods that are made from factories who employ the kids the age of 14 or younger. -
18th Amendment
Banned sale, manufacturing, and the transportation of liquor. -
19th Amendment
Prohibits state and federal government from denying the right to vote based on gender. Women got the right to vote. -
Women and the New Race
By birth control advocate Margaret Sanger, this books advocates that birth control was a solution to overpopulation.
