• Nativism

    Nativism

    It is a political policy that is interested in native Americans
  • Settlement House

    Settlement House

    an institution in an inner city area providing educational, recreational, and other social services to the community.
  • Haymarket Riot

    Haymarket Riot

    Was a Riot that was caused because the people wanted an 8 hour workday.
  • Interstate Commerce Act 1887

    Interstate Commerce Act 1887

    It was an act that regulated the railroad industry.
  • Jane Adams

    Jane Adams

    She was a leader for the women rights movement.
  • Robber Barons

    Robber Barons

    a person who has become rich through ruthless and unscrupulous business practices
  • Sherman Antitrust Act

    Sherman Antitrust Act

    It was the first federal act that outlawed monopolistic business practices
  • political machine

    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

    Theodore Roosevelt

    He was the 26th president. He created the national park service. He also made the Great White Fleet.
  • Eugene V. Debbs

    Eugene V. Debbs

    He founded the Socialist Part of America
  • Upton Sinclair

    Upton Sinclair

    He created the book The Jungle and wrote nearly a hundred other books.
  • Susan B. Anthony

    Susan B. Anthony

    She helped the abolishment of slavery in America. She also had an important role in the women's suffrage movement
  • Muckraker

    Muckraker

    this term characterize reform minded American journalists who attacked established institutions and leaders as corrupt
  • Ida B. Wells

    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

    Williams Jennings Bryan

    He stood as a strong force in the democratic party. He was nominated for president 3 times.
  • 16th amendment

    16th amendment

    This amendment allows the federal government to collect an income tax.
  • Andrew Carnegi

    Andrew Carnegi

    He was called on of the "first captains of industry" as he was the leader of the steel industry.
  • 18th Amendment

    18th Amendment

    The 18th amendment prohibited the consumption of alcohol.
  • Clarence Darrow

    Clarence Darrow

    He was an American lawyer and a leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union.