Define These History of Women in the United States Flashcards

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18th Amendment
Amendment that made it illeagal to sell alchohol anywhere in the US
19th amendment
Gave women the right to vote
initiative
Gives voters the right to propose bills to the state legislature
Federal Trade Commission
Gov. agency created in 1914 to ensure fair competition
refrendum
Gave voters the right to vote on bills directly
conservation
The protection of natural resources
Why did reformers in the Gilded Age criticize the spoils system?
The spoils system was full of corruption and patronage
What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act?
To oversee railroads in order to help control big business
Why did Progressives turn against William Howard Taft?
He signed a bill that raised most tariffs,and fired a Forest Service official over a land dispute in Alaska
How did Political bosses gain power?
They controlled local work,demanded payoffs from businesses, and bribed the poor by giving them food,coal,and money for their votes
Which African American journalist campaigned against mob violence aimed at African Americans?
Ida B. Wells
How did Muckrakers fight corruptions?
They uncovered facts and wrote about them in newspapers,magazines,and books to expose them to the public and requireing the government to make changes
Which group led the crusade against the sale of alcohol?
Women's Christian Temperence Union
What were President Wilson's progressive goals?
He wanted to break up trusts into smaller companies,raise local and foreign competition in the economy by lowering tariffs,regulate banking,and ensure economic competitions, and investigate unions
What were some of the new opportunities for women in the late 1800's?
More women attend graduate schools earning degrees to become lawyers,doctors,and created the social services job