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Nativism
It is a political policy that is interested in native Americans -
Settlement House
an institution in an inner city area providing educational, recreational, and other social services to the community. -
Haymarket Riot
Was a Riot that was caused because the people wanted an 8 hour workday. -
Interstate Commerce Act 1887
It was an act that regulated the railroad industry. -
Jane Adams
She was a leader for the women rights movement. -
Robber Barons
a person who has become rich through ruthless and unscrupulous business practices -
Sherman Antitrust Act
It was the first federal act that outlawed monopolistic business practices -
political machine
A political machine is a political group in which an authoritative boss or small group commands the support of a corps of supporters and businesses who receive rewards for their efforts. -
Theodore Roosevelt
He was the 26th president. He created the national park service. He also made the Great White Fleet. -
Eugene V. Debbs
He founded the Socialist Part of America -
Upton Sinclair
He created the book The Jungle and wrote nearly a hundred other books. -
Susan B. Anthony
She helped the abolishment of slavery in America. She also had an important role in the women's suffrage movement -
Muckraker
this term characterize reform minded American journalists who attacked established institutions and leaders as corrupt -
Ida B. Wells
She was one of the founder of the Advancement of Colored People. She was also an early leader for the Civil rights movement. -
Williams Jennings Bryan
He stood as a strong force in the democratic party. He was nominated for president 3 times. -
16th amendment
This amendment allows the federal government to collect an income tax. -
Andrew Carnegi
He was called on of the "first captains of industry" as he was the leader of the steel industry. -
18th Amendment
The 18th amendment prohibited the consumption of alcohol. -
Clarence Darrow
He was an American lawyer and a leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union.
