Week 6 Assignment 1

In 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist factory in Manhattan burned down. The working conditions inside dangerous. The fire ladder burnt down, and most of the people died

In 1890, Jacob Riis published How the Other Half Lives. This explained how bad living conditions had gotten in the industrializing world.

Progressive Era

As immigrants moved into the U.S., living space was getting low. Immigrants, being the lowest on the social classes, were given the cramped, unsanitary living conditions.

As large businesses grew in America, the economy became stronger. But, with this economy change, working and living conditions changed as well

Environmentalism really begun in the Progressive Era around the late 1800s and early 1900s. In this time people realized that industrialization was growing, but destroying nature. People pushed for the preservation of the environment, hence the name environmentalism.

During the Progressive Era, Women began to push for their rights. Reforms gave women more opportunities to fight for equal rights. Large groups formed with powerful influential leaders. One of these leaders was Jane Addams, who basically became a celebrity.

As blacks began to gain their rights, they were also discriminated in most southern places. As African-Americans began to take office, whites feared that they would dominate. Laws were passed by state governments that limited their rights. Also, lynching became a method to control government and other aspects of life in the South.

Theodore Roosevelt was the president during this time. Theodore founded the third party, the Progressive Party. During this time, Theodore, along with the help of Congress, passed many reforms.

The Sherman Anti-Trust Act states that not all monopolies are illegal. The only monopolies that were illegal were the monopolies that stifled free trade. This act was used against itself to weaken labor unions. In 1914, the loop-holes in the Sherman Anti-Trust Act were patched with the Clayton Anti-Trust Act.

The Meat Inspection Act was passed by Roosevelt in 1906 because Sinclair exposed the meat packing companies. This act stopped the sale of adulterated or misbranded livestock and derived products as food. It also ensured that slaughtering was done in a sanitary manner.

The Pure Food and Drug Act was also passed because of Sinclair exposing companies. This was passed by the Federal Government in 1906. This act was created to protect consumers from food that could spread disease. This led to the Food and Drug Administration.

The Hull House was formed by Jane Addams. Hull House workers worked community jobs such as nursery teachers, kindergarten teachers, and organizing other social events. The Hull House also fought against other issues, such as sweatshops. The Hull House was responsible for most of the community work.

The 19th Amendment was passed in 1920. This act gave women the right to suffrage.

National Wildlife Refuges were formed in 1903 when women fought against the excessive hunting of passenger pigeons.

The NAACP was formed to settle the racial differences in the U.S. This began in 1909. It was founded by W. E. B. Du Bois.

The Tuskegee Institute was formed in 1881 by Booker T. Washington. Originally this school was made for blacks only. Many great historical figures went to school here.

Upton Sinclair was an author who wrote about immigrant struggle in America. He wrote The Jungle in 1909. He openly exposed companies

Jane Addams was the founder of the Hull House. She was a "celebrity" in America because of her fight for women's rights. She worked in many women's rights movement groups and played a big role in the push for the 19th Amendment.

Jacob Riis was an author who wrote about the bad living and working conditions in America. He wrote the book, How the Other Half Lives. This book caused the reforming of living conditions.

The National American Suffrage Assoc. was formed from the NWSA and the AWSA. This was formed as a woman's suffrage movement that gained many members while it was running well. It played a large role in the formation of the 19th Amendment. This was formed in 1890.

Alice Paul was a famous women's rights activist. She played a large role in the passing of the 19th Amendment. She was responsible for organizing some women suffrage events.

John Muir was an influential author. He is considered the "Father of the National Parks". His activism as an environmentalist preserved the Yosemite Valley and Sequoia National Park .

Gifford Pinchot was a forester and politician. He was the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service, until he was fired. Pinchot was a Republican, but he was briefly a part of the Progressive Party.

President Woodrow Wilson established the Federal Reserve Act in 1913. This act set up the banking system in America. The banks were allowed to issue the Federal Reserve Notes (U.S. dollar) under this act.

Booker T. Washington was an African-American teacher. He founded the Tuskegee Institute. He was a well known orator and author. He was even an advisor to some presidents.

During the Progressive Era, President William Taft started many Anti-Trust suits. He worked for big-business regulations and limitations. While he was not very popular, Taft worked to help laborers. He was responsible for many crucial and important reforms.