Progressive Era and Reforms

Americans in the late 1800s/early 1900s who worked for reform.

Change for the better.

Journalists that exposed corruption in society.

History of Standard Oil exposing illegal dealings of John D. Rockefeller.

The Jungle exposing the meat packing industry.

1890 law that banned the formation of trusts and monopolies.

1906 law that banned impure ingredients, false advertising, and required companies to list ingredients.

1906 law that allowed the government to inspect meat factories.

Voters select their party's candidate for the November election.

Voters can introduce a bill to legislators.