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How the Other Half Lives |
written by Jacob Riis; exposed the harsh living conditions in New York---> tenement housinf laws in NY |
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The Jungle |
written by Upton Sinclair; exposed the bad working conditions and unsanitary business practices in meatpacking business---> Meat Inspection Act of 1906 |
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WEB Du Bois |
African American educator, writer, and editor who led the Niagra Movement, helped found NAACP |
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Jane Addams |
American social worker and activist, co-founded the Hull House, helped found the American Civil Liberties Union, won Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 |
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NAACP |
organization that fought for the rights of African Americans and protested enforcement of segregation into federa government |
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Florence Kelly |
American reformer who participated in the settlement house movement and led progressive labor reforms for women and children |
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Triangle Shirtwaist Fire |
nearly 140 people died--> new state laws passed that required new safety measures and working conditions |
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AFL |
labor union that only allowed skilled workers as members |
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labor unions |
fought for better working conditions |
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Women's Christian Temperance Movement |
(WCTU) led an organized crusade against alcohol with the Anti-Saloon League, leader Frances Willard made it a powerful force forr temperance and women's rights |
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direct primary |
voters select a party's candidates for public office |
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