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Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
At age 42, he was the youngest president. An avid hunter and outdoorsman.
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What is the Prohibition?
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Anti-Saloon League advocated for this:
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Who is W. E. B Du Bois?
Advocated African Americans pursue a liberal arts education.
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What was the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
Due to this event, many fire-safety laws were passed across the nation
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What is 19th Amendment?
Women's Suffrage
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Who is Woodrow Wilson?
The president when the 19th amendment was passed. Interestingly was largely progressive in economic and political reforms, but not considered progressive in social reforms.
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What is the Meat Inspection Act?
Brought on by corruption in the meat packing industry shown by Upton Sinclair in 'The Jungle'.
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Who is Alice Paul?
Broke with the NAWSA and formed her own party - National Women's Party
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What is the Brownsville incident?
A racial incident where 12 black soldiers were falsely accused of going on a shooting spree.
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What is 18th Amendment?
Prohibition
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Who is William Howard Taft?
The only person to be both President and Chief Justice , a 'Reluctant President'. Had many disagreements with TR
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What is New Freedom?
Woodrow Wilson's reform plan was called this
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Who is Booker T. Washington?
Believed African-Americans should "cast down their buckets" and receive technical skills training
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What is the Federal Reserve System?
Divides the nation into 12 districts, with a regional bank in each district. Established in 1923, this still regulates banks today.
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What is direct election of senators?
17th
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Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
The leader of the Bull Moose Party, ran on promise of a 'Square Deal'.
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What is the NAWSA?
Led by Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Candy Stanton and eventually Carrie Chapman Catt. Helped pass the 19th Amendment.
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Who is Carrie Chapman Catt?
Helped the NAWSA push to get the 19th Amendment passed.
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What is an initiative?
A bill originated by the people
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What is 16th Amendment?
Federal income tax
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Who is William McKinley?
The president was assassinated in 1901
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What is conservationism?
The setting aside of public lands. Advocated by Teddy Roosevelt
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Who is Upton Sinclair?
Muckraker who exposed corruption in the meatpacking industry
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What is a Secret Ballot?
Also known as the 'Australian' Ballot, makes votes secret and anonymous.
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What is the 18th Amendment?
21st Amendment repealed this previous Amendment
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