Progressive Era Flashcard 2

Front

Who exposed the unsanitary conditions of the meatpacking industry in his book 'The Jungle'?

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Upton Sinclair

Front

Ida Tarbell's work contributed to the development of _______ laws in the United States.

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antitrust

Front

Theodore Roosevelt was a strong advocate for the regulation of _______ to ensure a fair and competitive marketplace.

Back

monopolies

Front

Who was a vocal proponent of conservation efforts, advocating for the protection of natural resources and wildlife?

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Theodore Roosevelt

Front

Upton Sinclair's book 'The Jungle' led to reforms in which industry?

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Meatpacking

Front

Theodore Roosevelt was a strong advocate for the regulation of _______ to ensure a fair and competitive marketplace.

Back

monopolies

Front

Who continued Theodore Roosevelt's policies and introduced his own reforms, including trust-busting and environmental conservation?

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William Howard Taft

Front

The 19th Amendment was a major milestone in US history because it granted ______ the right to vote.

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women

Front

Which president's reforms included trust-busting and environmental conservation?

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William Howard Taft

Front

The Clayton Antitrust Act was aimed at strengthening regulations on ______.

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monopolies