We split up the chapter 11 blog, Nick and I got trench war fare and weapons in WWI.TR ran for president again but in the Progressive Party because the republicans nominated Taft. Wilson was running for democrats and he was assured the presidency because TR and Taft would split the republican votes.11. What did progressives do to regulate businesses in the United States? Sherman Anti-Trust Act was the first act to break monopolies. Clayton Anti-Trust Act(1914) could break up monopolies, you could be in a labor union, strikes, boycotts, piketing, ect became legal. Federal Trade Commission was established in 1914, investigated companies for monopolistic practices.18. What did local government do to reform itself during the Progressive Era? Power was taken away from one person and moved to a group of peole instead of the political machines where one person really took over.Chapter 10 America Claims an Empire1900 World Powers- 1.England 2.France 3.Germany 4.U.S. 5.Russia 6.JapanImpearialism- countries expanding.Countries colonized for money, established naval bases, natural resources, to "uplift, civilize and Christianize" people -President William McKinley. For power and prestige,land, open markets for trading, refueling stations.-Breann Lehr
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