Political Movements and Rights

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Election in which citizens themselves vote to select nominees for upcoming elections.

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Direct Primary

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A social movement in the 19th and early 20th centuries that advocated for limiting or banning the consumption of alcohol.

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Temperance Movement

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The right to vote.

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Suffrage

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The widespread participation of regular citizens in the political process and the inclusion of their concerns in political debates; starts with the Grange Movement/Farmers in the West and evolves into the Progressive Movement.

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Populism

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The amount of money a person has borrowed to cover the outstanding balance of expenses incurred over time.

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Debt

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A movement that responded to the pressures of industrialization and urbanization by promoting reforms.

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Progressive

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Reform movement that emerged in the late nineteenth century that sought to improve society by applying Christian principles.

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Social Gospel

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A writer who uncovers and exposes misconduct in politics or businesses.

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Muckraker

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Changes and improvements to a law, social system, or institution.

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Reform

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A set of requirements issued by a federal government agency to implement laws passed by Congress.

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Regulations