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Susan B. Anthony
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Andrew Carnegie
Born in Dunfermline, Scotland, Carnegie was one of the wealthiest Americans ever and at the end of his life donated $350 million to multiple organizations. He started as a telegrapher and started receiving his wealth as a bond salesman. He built the Carnegie Steel Company and founded many other facilities under his name. -
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Jane Addams
Born in Cedarville, Illinois, she was one of the most prominent reformers during the Progressive Era. She was the first women to win a Nobel Peace Prize and co founded the Hull House and ACLU. Helped America focus on issues concerning mothers and world peace. -
Homestead Act
US federal laws that that gave applicants ownership of land or homestead for almost no cost. 10% of America's total area was given away to people mostly across the Mississippi River. The Homestead Act of 1862 gave away land to any adult that hadn't taken arms up against the government, including women, certified immigrants, and even urged blacks to participate. -
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Upton Sinclair
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Haymarket Riot
Took place at a rally in Chicago where workers were going on strike to receive an eight hour day. Someone threw dynamite at the police killing seven officers and four civilians. Eight anarchists were convicted of conspiracy, seven were sentenced to death and one received 15 years in prison. -
Dawes Act
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Pure Food and Drug Act
First of a series of consumer protection laws and led to the making of the Food and Drug Administration. -
Federal Reserve Act