Chapter 8 Vocabulary
A reform movement to try to return control of the government to the people
Progressivism
The name given to journalist who wrote about corruption in America.
Muckrakers
Voters chose candidates to run for public office.
Direct primary
The process to allow voters to propose a law directly.
Initiative
When a new law is given to the people to vote on.
Referendum
To vote someone out of office
Recall
A law that made it illegal for corporations to gain control of industry by forming trusts. The government did not enforce the law at first. Enforcement required a strong president.
Sherman Antitrust Act
The first progressive president. He crusaded for conservation. He established wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
Theodore Roosevelt
Gave congress the power to create income tax.
16th Amendment
Allowed for voters in each state to elect US senators.
17th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote
19th Amendment
Law that had rules not allowing businesses to lessen their competition. It gave government more power to regulate trusts.
Clayton Antitrust Act
Was the president of a women suffrage group (NAWSA) from 1892-1900.
Susan B Anthony
Was the president of a women suffrage group (NAWSA) from 1900 1920. She was the founder of the League of Women Voters and the International Alliance of Women. She fought for women’s right to vote.
Carrie Chapman Catt
Created the nation’s banking system and flexible money system.
Federal Reserve Act