A person who became rich through ruthless and/or unscrupulous business practices, originally in reference to prominent US businessmen of the late 19th century

A business leader whose means of amassing a personal fortune contributed positively to the country in some way

"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses..." is an example of how Emma Lazarus' poem "The New Colossus" was written from the perspective of__________.

Who was the "mother of exiles" welcoming to the US?

What was the name of the period after the Civil War when everything looked great on the surface, but was rotten and corrupt under the surface?

The practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs after winning an elected office

This inventor improved the light bulb and motion picture camera and started the first electric power plant

A person who wants to see change and reform that benefits the greatest number of people

What two inventions allowed cities to grow up toward the sky?

This is an election that allows the voters to choose the candidates that will represent their party in an upcoming general election

This is when citizens are allowed to vote directly on passage of a proposed law

What was NOT a danger that people faced while living in a late 19th century city?

This is an election where a sitting official can be removed from office

Who was the first Progressive president?

A ________ is someone who wants to protect natural resources

This novel detailed the horrible conditions in meat-packing plants and led to changes such as the Pure Food and Drug Act

Upton Sinclair, author of The Jungle, was a __________, or crusading journalist

The ________ was an invention that helped to improve the agricultural industry

This president set aside lands for a national park system and was known as a trustbuster

Women in the US gained the right to vote with the passage of this amendment

Who were Susan B. Anthony and Alice Paul?

The right to vote is also called

The sale and consumption of alcohol was prohibited under which amendment?

Prohibition was ended by which amendment to the US Constitution?