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Eugene Debs
Eugene Debs was a Socialist union leader in the time of the Progressive Era. He was the Socialist candidate for president in 1900,1904, 1908, 1912, and 1920. Debs also organized one of the first industrial unions in 1893. the American Railroad Union, and founded the Industrial Workers of the World -
Robert La Follete
Robert La Follette, or "Fighting Bob", was a Senator from Wisconsin from 1906-1925. He is recognized as arguably the largest opponent of large corporations' influence on the government for the time. 1894 was when his influence was most prevalent. -
William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings Bryan was a Democratic trustbuster from Illinois. He was the Democratic representative in 4 elections, but did not win. -
H.G. Wells
H.G. Wells was an English writer and Non- Marxist Socialist. He was a member of the Fabian society, and consistently believed in the idea of a "World State" where people would progress by merit, not birth. -
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Teddy Roosevelt's Presidency
Teddy Roosevelt was a self- proclaimed Republican who leaned towards Progressive ideals. He served two terms in office from 1901 to 1909, and the most significant legacy left by him are the millions of acres of conserve land he set aside. -
Ida Tarbell
Ida Tarbell was a Pennsylvanian journalist, teacher, and well- known muckraker from the Progressive Era. She is best known for her book "The History of the Standard Oil Company", published in 1904 which was ranked number 5 in a 1999 list by New York University of influential 20th century journalism. -
Upton Sinclair and "The Jungle"
Upton Sinclair was a muckraker author who wrote the novel "The Jungle". This novel depicted the horrors of immigrants working in the meat packing industry, and was intended to have an effect on the American person's idea of their lives. Instead, it caused Teddy Roosevelt to pass the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. -
Pure Food and Drug Act- Business Reform
The Pure Food and Drug Act forbade manufacture, transportation, and patent of food that contained harmful ingredients. This act was a part of the reform dedicated to protecting the consumer during the Progressive Era, and especially limited businesses' ability to sell goods of a poorer quality. -
Jane Addams
Jane Addams is known for her work as one of the most prominent reformers of the progressive era. She fought for the rights of women and children, and partially founded the NAACP in 1909. She founded the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom in 1919, and was the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize (1931) -
The Federal Corrupt Practices Act- Corrupt Practices Reform
The FCPA enacted campaign spending limits on US House election campaigns. It also required full disclosure of all money spent during federal campaigns. In 1911, the FCPA will be revised to cover Senate elections as well, and to set spending limits on all Congressional races. -
Teddy Roosevelt participates in the 1912 Election as a Representative of the Progressive Party
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Hiram Johnson
Hiram Johnson was the potential Vice President under Roosevelt when he was running for President under the progressive party in 1912. -
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson served two terms as president, from 1913 to 1919. During his presidency he pushed for a stronger central government and fought for anti-trust legislation and labor rights -
16th Amendment
The 16th amendment allows the government to collect income tax. Without it, we wouldn't have things like Social Security and Medicare. -
17th Amendment
The seventeenth amendment established that the election of Senators would be determined by popular vote. This contributed to the Democratic governing system we use today, -
Charles Evans Hughes
Charles Evans Hughes was the Republican candidate for 1916 election, but lost to Woodrow Wilson. He later went on to be appointed an Associate Justice to the United States supreme Court. -
The Adamson Act- Labor Reform
The Adamson act established a reduced 8 hour workday for interstate workers on the railroad. It also recquired additional payment for overtime. Congress passed it to avoid an international strike. -
Keating- Owen Act: Social Justice Reform
To impede the progression of child labor, the Keating Owen Child Labor Act was passed in 1916. It prohibited the interstate purchase of goods created by children under 16. It was ruled unconstitutional by Congress. -
American Association for Organizing Charity: Public Service Reform
The American Association for Organizing Charity was an organization with a focus on public service reform. They were an agency whose goal was to promote welfare in rural areas, and provide more thorough welfare referals in more populous cities. -
18th Amendment
The eighteenth amendment established the prohibition of alcohol, which wouldn't have been possible without the efforts of the Women's Christian's Temperance Union. This amendment was repealed by the 21st amendment in 1933. -
The 19th Amendment
The 19th amendment granted suffrage to women. This gave women political power in an era where they were previously treated as men's property.
