American Imperialism and the Progressive Era

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What was Jacob Riis reveal to the public through his book, How The Other Half Lives?

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living conditions of the tenement buildings in New York

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These were journalists who wrote book and articles that exposed corruption in business and government:

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Muckrakers

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This time period focused on social and political reforms in the United States in the early 1900s: Civil War Era, Industrialization Era, Reconstruction Era.

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Progressive Era

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This U.S. president made significant contributions to breaking up big business during the Progressive Era: Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt

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Theodore Roosevelt

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Why did the Progressive Era grow in the United States?

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because of the negative impact of industrialization

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People who were trying to get the 19th Amendment passed were supporting what?

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Right to vote for women

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Those who wanted to make economic reform may have been concerned about which issue? Options: the influence of monopolies and trusts, eliminating political machines/bosses, conservation of natural resources, ending racial discrimination

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the influence of monopolies and trusts

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What do we call it when people walk out of their job and refuse to work?

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Strike

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Why would people go on strike?

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To demand better working conditions, more money, or to work less hours.

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Why were immigrants more willing to take the jobs that Americans were on strike from?

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Immigrants were desperate for money, and were willing to do the work.