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Seneca Falls Convention
A convention that was held in Seneca Falls, New York. The Seneca Falls Convention was the first women's rights convention where people gathered to discuss the social, civil, and religious rights of a women. -
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Led by Francis Willard. Union inspired by religious morals and wives/mothers whose male family member became abusive, alcoholics, and broke because of drinking. -
Start of the Progressive Era
As new and old immigrants were in America at the exact same time, an era that lasted from 1890 - 1920 began. This was an era that many believed started the solution to social problems in the nation and created a more active role by the government -
NAWSA (National American Women’s Suffrage Association)
An organization that’s main goal is to pass women’s suffrage by getting Congress to pass and amendment. The first president of the organization was President Elizabeth Cady Stanton -
Anti Saloon League
Argument for prohibition to make cities safer. workers more efficient, Americanize Immigrants.Took over prohibition movement in early 1900s. Supported by industrialist. -
Plessy Vs. Ferguson
A case where the Supreme Court ruled that separating the races in public accommodations did not violate the 15th amendment. Truely started "separate but equal". Legalized racial segregation for 60 years. -
Robert Lafollette Elected as Governor
Was an American Republican and Progressive politician. He represented Wisconsin in both chambers of Congress and served as the Governor of Wisconsin. -
The Jungle
Upton Sinclair exposed the food industry with his book "The Jungle"
in 1906. He mentioned the terrible conditions that took place in meat packing industries. After, Americans were revealed the true colors of the American food industry of this time. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Regulated production of sale of food and medicines. Prevented poisonous spoiled products from being sold. Formed food and drug administration (FDA). -
Meat inspection Act
Authorized federal inspection of meat production. Meat sources inspected before and after death. Sanitary standards at slaughterhouses and processing plants. -
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
Founded by W.E.B. Du Bois. The Association's goal was was to get equal rights for African Americans. The tactic they used was trying to change the laws. -
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
A fire in NYC. Victims were Italian or Jewish 16-23 year old women. The fire caused the deaths of 146 workers. The fire occurred because the owners had locked the doors to the stairwells and exits. The fire led to regulated and advanced factory safety standards. -
17th Amendment
This amendment allowed for senators to be elected directly by the public's voting besides being elected by state legislature -
17th Amendment
Each state's legislature got to choose its own senator putting more power in the hands of the party bosses. -
19th Amendment
This amendment stated: Each citizen has the right to vote and will not be denied this right in any state due to gender.
