Socialism-property and distribution of wealth are determined by the governement.american socialist party-founded in 1901, prominant leader was Eugene V. Debs, Debs ran for president 5 times was was unsuccessful.muckrackers-played a big role in bringing reform, investigative journalistsreforming elections-states adopt secret ballot, direct primary, initiative- a bill originated bt the people rather than lawmakers, referendum-when voters accept or reject the initiative, recall-anabled voters to remove public officials from elected positions, 17th and 19th amendments, 19th amendment-womans right to voteCh. 9.2-Describe the major social changes that affected women during the Progressive Era.-Describe women's push for suffrage(voting) and the passing of the 19th Amendment.-Describe some women who were leaders in the push for suffrage and temperance.Ch. 9.3-Describe the major accomplishments of Teddy Roosevelt as President.-Square Dealhe was called his campaign the square deal for how he treated everyone-Breaking up strikescoal strike. made the compromise that helped to workers get a 10% raise. benefited the common workers. helped everyone. not olny the poor or the rich.-Regulating railroads1887, congress passed the interstate commerce act which prohibited wealthy railroad owner to fix high prices by dividing the business in a given area. the hepburn act of 1906 limited the distributing free railroad passes.-Regulating food and drugs-Conservation-Civil RightsCh.9.4-Describe the major accomplishments and problems of William Howard Taft's presidency-Payne-Aldrich Tariff-Land disputes-Breaking up trusts-You will have to look elsewhere for some other accomplishments as the book is limited-Break-up of the Republican Party-Describe the outcome of the 1912 Presidential Election.Ch. 9.5-Describe the major accomplishments/issues of Woodrow as President.-Breaking up trusts-Underwood Tariff-16th Amendment-Federal Reserve System-Limits to Progressivism under Wilson
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