Progessive Era Timeline

Jacob Riis

May 3, 1849

He was a Danish American journalist/reformer and is known for the article " How the Other Half Lives" Simkin, John. "Jacob Riis." Spartacus Educational. Spartacus Educational, 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAriis.htm.

Ida Tarbell

Nov 5, 1857

Ida Tarbell was an American journalistm (Muckracker) best known for her investigative reporting that led to the breakup of the Standard Oil Company’s monopoly. "Ida Tarbell Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://www.biography.com/people/ida-tarbell-9502126.

Jane Addams (Hull House)

Sep 6, 1860

She was a pioneer settlement worker, founder of Hull House in Chicago, public philosopher, sociologist, author, and leader in woman suffrage and world peace. Segal, Naomi. "Jane Addams of Hull House." Scholastic, Helping Children Around the World to Read and Learn. N.p., 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4948.

Lincoln Steffens

Apr 6, 1866

U.S journalist during the progressive era (Muckracker) "Lincoln Steffens." Spartacus Educational. Spartacus Educational, 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jsteffens.htm.

Upton Sinclair

Sep 20, 1878

He was an American writer and reformer (Muckracker) "Upton Sinclair." Spartacus Educational. Spartacus Educational, 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jupton.htm.

Sherman Anti-Trust Act North

Jul 2, 1890

Outlawed trusts "Welcome to OurDocuments.gov." Welcome to OurDocuments.gov. N.p., 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?doc=51.

Anthracite Coal Strike

May 12, 1902

Mineworkers strike for six months Marks, Rachael. "The Great Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902." The Great Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902. N.p., 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://www.stfrancis.edu/content/ba/ghkickul/stuwebs/btopics/works/anthracitestrike.htm.

Muckracking

Jan 1, 1903

A term refering to journalist of the progressive era that showed how monopolies and corrupt government hurts our economy. "Muckrackers." Infoplease. Infoplease, 2012. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/society/muckrakers.html.

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Mar 25, 1911

Fire at the Triangle Waist Company factory in New York City killed 146 workers. "Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire." About.com 20th Century History. N.p., 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://history1900s.about.com/od/1910s/p/trianglefire.htm.

17th Amendment

May 13, 1912

It provides for regular voters to elect their Senators. "17th Amendment." 17th Amendment. N.p., 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://kids.laws.com/17th-amendment.

16th Amendment

Mar 15, 1913

Allows the government to collect a tax from all americans. "16th Amendment." 16th Amendment. N.p., 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://kids.laws.com/16th-amendment.

19th Amendment

Jun 4, 1919

It gave woment the right to vote "19th Amendment." 19th Amendment. N.p., 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://kids.laws.com/19th-amendment.

18th Amendment

Jan 17, 1920

It banned the sale and drinking of alcohol in the United States. "18th Amendment." 18th Amendment. N.p., 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013. http://kids.laws.com/18th-amendment.