The Progressive Movement

aimed to restore economic opportunities and correct injustices in American life in response to the industrial revolution

an advocate for improving the lives of women and children (worked to pass child labor laws)

spearheaded the crusade for prohibition

journalists who wrote about the corrupt side of business and public life in major magazines of the 20th century

pressured the passing of the Keating-Owen Act in 1916

worked tirelessly as a proponent of women's suffrage

founded by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton in 1869

wrote "The Jungle" in 1906 in attempt to expose the meatpacking industry and bring it down

known as the "trust-buster"

broke up monopolies, passed by Congress in 1890

strict cleanliness requirements for meatpackers and created the program of federal meat inspection

passed in 1906; halted the sale of contaminated foods and medicines and called for truth in labeling

naturalist a writer that convinced Roosevelt to set aside 148 million acres of land in 1903

Was invited to the White House as a guest of Theodore Roosevelt

name for the progressive party

becomes president in 1912 against Roosevelt and the bull moose party

passed in 1919 gave women the right to vote in 1920

the refusal to obey certain laws or governmental demands for the purpose of influencing legislation or government policy

What event stopped the success of the Progressive Movement?

having complete control of an industry

President Roosevelt intervened by threatening to take over the mine if an agreement was not met.

the banning of alcoholic beverages; the 18th Amendment

Protection of wilderness areas

President Theodore Roosevelt's plan for reform; all Americans are entitled to an equal opportinity to succeed

Which state was the first to grant women the right to vote in 1890?

goal was for racial equality

When did women get the right to vote?

When did the Progressive Movement end?

means the right to vote

Which reform were Progressives least concerned with accomplishing during the Progressive Movement?

Which Amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages