Progressive Era Flashcards
1
Q
Political Machines
A
group of people that would do whatever it takes to get elected - even if it is illegal; looked to the government to help the situation; controlled who got help and it depended on what you could give them (kickbacks); kept may corrupt officials permanently in office
2
Q
Muckrakers
A
people who exposed the issues in our cities
3
Q
Teddy Roosevelt’s “Square Deal”
A
made national parks
4
Q
Sherman Antitrust Act
A
monopolies are illegal
5
Q
Lowered Tariffs
A
made competition from foreign componies
6
Q
17th Amendment
A
people directly elect Senators
