America: Turn of the 20th Century (2)

By hensonjy

  • Populist Party Forms

    Populist Party Forms
    Populism grew because farmers were unhappy with the main political parties.
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    Turn of the Century Events

  • Populist Weaver Runs for President

    Populist Weaver Runs for President

  • Segregation is Legalized

    Segregation is Legalized
    Plessy v. Ferguson legalized it

  • Spanish-American War

    Spanish-American War
    We defeated Spain and created an empire.

  • The Jungle

    The Jungle
    The Pure Food and Drug Inspection Act

  • NAACP is formed

    NAACP is formed
    Formed to fight for equal rights

  • Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

    Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
    This fire showed unsafe factory conditions.
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    World War I

    USA entered in 1917

  • 17th Amendment - Direct Election of Senators

    17th Amendment - Direct Election of Senators
    to end corruption in government

  • 18th Amendment - Prohibition

    18th Amendment - Prohibition
    Outlawed alcohol

  • 19th Amendment - Women's Suffrage

    19th Amendment - Women's Suffrage
    gave women the right to vote