Today, in class, we got on the computers while Mr. Bruns ranted on the evils of facebook use (during class). I ignored him while I typed this. HA.
Some people did their presentations today. Eli's group showed their video, which was in no way hilarious. Rather disappointing, I must admit, but they had some good information and some minor music along with it. Mr. Bruns criticized that they had no pictures, then he mentioned how Windows MovieMaker stinks. I used it for our video. So I disagree. Although yes, you can't have two overlaying audios added in when using Movie Maker. Our thoughts could not be complemented by some music in the background, so there was plenty of deadspace, which I think is the weakest part of our video.
*Worker Safety/conditions
*Reforming elections
*Segregation
*Regulating food & drugs
*Conservation- Eli talked about how scientists became more eco aware in the late 1890's. The National Forest System was developed to help for just this reason
*Monopolies- The Sherman Trust Act was passed to break up big monopolies like Standard Oil. It also limit the power the large companies have and get. The Interstate Commerce Committee created the act. The Clayton Antitrust Act (Mr Bruns wanted us to mention that, yet didn't tell us much about it).
*Taxation/Banking- President Wilson worked to lower tariffs to curb the power of large business. The Senate cut tariffs more than the House. In 1913, the 17(?)th admendment was passed allowing the government to charge income tax. It provided much more revenue than tariffs, taxes on imported goods, ever could have dreamed.
*Aid Organizations-helping poor-
*Muckrakers
*Efficiency in the workplace
*Women social changes
*Reforming Government
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