Government Reform and Women's Rights: Objectives
After you have completed this section, you will be able to:
- Analyze the impact of muckrakers on Progressive Era reform.
- Describe reforms that addressed local and state political corruption.
- Describe the impact of Progressive Era legislation on big business and labor.
- Trace the events that led to women receiving the right to vote.
- Identify key dates and the contributions of key people during the Progressive Era.
- Define the following terms:
- Muckrakers
- McClure’s Magazine
- The Jungle
- Secret ballot
- Direct primary elections
- Initiative
- Referendum
- Recall
- Elkins Act
- Pure Food and Drug Act
- Hepburn Act
- Federal Reserve Act
- Clayton Antitrust Act
- Federal Trade Act
- National Woman Suffrage Association
- Declaration of Sentiments and Resolution