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Booker T. Washington
american educator, author, orator and adviser for presidents. -
Rise of KKK (early 20th century)
they were in almost every southern state and became a vehicle for white southern resistance. -
W.E.B. Dubois
he was a historian, sociologist, author, writer, and reader. -
Tuskegee Institute
historically black university -
Chinese exclusion act
this was a law signed by President Chester A. Arthur which prohibited all immigration and Chinese labor laws. -
Interstate commerce act
it was a law designed to regulate the railroad industry -
Jane Addams-Hull House
opened a house to serve European immigrants -
Muckrakers
they were a group who exposed established institutions and leaders as corrupt -
Sherman antitrust act
a law that regulates competition enterprises that was passed by congress. -
Plessy vs. ferguson
this was the first major thing to actually let all people have equal protection. -
Teddy Roosevelt’s- Square Deal
it was a program he created which reflected his three major goals -
Mckinley assassinated
he was killed because he was thought to be the head of a corrupt government -
Coal miner strike
united mine workers of america did a strike for higher wages, shorter work days and recognition of their union -
Ida tarbell
she wrote a book on the oil company and exposed them -
Niagara Movement
this was a black civil rights movement -
The Jungle Published
a novel of the harsh lives and living conditions of immigrants in the U.S. -
Federal Meat Inspection Act
the law that makes it illegal to miss brand meat products. -
Roosevelt-Antiquities Act
the protection of cultural and natural resources -
Food and Drug Act
this was the first of a series of protection acts which were enacted by congress. -
Muller v. Oregon
where a women is provided less work hours then a man -
Taft Wins
he defeated three time democratic nomniee -
NAACP formed
a civil rights organization formed to advance justice for African Americans. -
16th Amendment
allows congress to levy an income tax -
Urban League
civil rights organization dedicated to economic, equality, and justice. -
Triangle Shirtwaist fire
it was the deadlist industrial disaster in the history of the city. -
Department of Labor Established
the government is responsible for safety, wages,and hours for workers. -
Underwood-Simmons Tariff
reestablished a federal income tax and lowered tariff rates -
17th Amendment
senators are chose by the people of state -
Federal Reserve Act
this established economic policy and a central bank to oversee monetary policy. -
Federal Trade Commission Act
outlaws unfair methods of competition and unfair acts or practices that affect commerce. -
Clayton Antitrust Act
defines unethical business practices such as price fixing and monopolies -
Trench Warfare
this is where they use long trenches during war to protect themselves and fight. -
Federal trade Commission
protecting Americas consumers -
Armistice Day
this is a day where you honor military veterans. -
The Birth of a Nation (1915)
this is a silent and epic drama film from 1905 based on a novel -
Lusitania sunk
this was during the first world war and they were having submarine warfare -
Wilson Asks for War
he asked congress for a delectation of war against Germany -
Wilson Elected
he defeated the supreme court and former govern of new York. -
Zimmerman Telegram
secret communication issued from the German foreign office. -
Espionage Act
made it illegal for anyone to convey any information intended to interfere with the united states army. -
Hammer v. Dagenhart
the court stuck down a federal law regarding child labor -
Wilson-Fourteen Points
this was his vision for the outcome for world war 1 instead of it being so horrible -
Sedition Act
anyone who had written false information about the government will be sent to prison. -
18th amendment
prohibition of alcohol in the united states -
Versailles Peace Conference
this was called to establish the terms of peace after world war 1 -
Treaty of Versailles to Senate
he tried to get the treaty to be passed but after 55 days it was rejected -
Wilson Stroke
he suffers a stroke and dies -
League of Nations
this was the first organization that wanted and tried to maintain world peace. -
19th amendment
this allows anyone to vote no matter their sex -
Jim Crow Laws
collection of state and local statues that legalized racial segeration
