history 6-1 Flashcards

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reform movement that addressed many social problems created by industrialization.

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progressivism

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2
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investigative journalists. exposes problems in society government, and business

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muckrakers

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3
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allows citizens to put a past law on the ballot.

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referendum

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4
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jacob riis. 1890. told how poor was living in slums of NYC. photos taken by riis.

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how the other half lives

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5
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lincoln steffens. 1904. corruption of city governments.

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the shame of the cities

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6
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national association for the advancements of colored people. pushes rights for AA’s.

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NAACP

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7
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first full length movie. racist. D.W. Griffith

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the birth of a nation

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8
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NAACP for jewish people. tried getting rid of stereotypes.

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anti defamation league

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9
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passed law that women couldnt work 10 hour work shifts. court sided with state.

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muller vs oregon

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10
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big comoany fire. 1911. no way of escape, 140 out of 500 died.

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triangle shirtwaist company

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11
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1905 known as wobbles. unskilled workers. strikes, boycotts, industrial sabotage, and murder. won higher wages in lawrence, massachusetts in 1912.

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IWW

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12
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passed 1903. votes electing senators directly.

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17th amendment

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13
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writer for mcclures magazine. exposed illegal and unethical practices of standard oil in 1903.

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ida tarbell

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14
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wrote shame of the cities. corruption of city governments.

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lincoln steffens

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15
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made the birth of a nation movie. director.

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D.W. griffith

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16
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started national child labor committee, dedicated to end child labor.

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florence kelley

17
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leader of IWW, Big Bill

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william haywood

18
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wrote the jungle in 1906, exposed unsanitary conditions of packing industry. brought changes to the industry

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upton sinclair

19
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immigrant from denmark, wrote how the other half lives

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jacob riis

20
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wrote bitter cry of the children, told the horrors of child labor.

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john spargo

21
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wrote octopus: a story of california, railroad monopoly.

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frank norris

22
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public health services for the poor

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lillian wald

23
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allows voters to put a proposed law on the ballot for public approval.

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initiative

24
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allows voters to remove an elected official from office

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recall