The Progressive Era

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  1. 3. Name given to US journalists and other writers who exposed corruption in politics and business in the early 20th century.
  2. 7. Ring an American politician most notable for being the "boss" of Tammany Hall
  3. 12. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
  4. 13. is an important amendment that allows the federal (United States) government to levy (collect) an income tax from all Americans.
  5. 14. was an American author who wrote nearly 100 books and other works across a number of genres.
  6. 15. was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, naturalist, and reformer
  7. 18. a period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States
  8. 19. was a New York City political organization founded in 1786
  9. 20. he ability to assess and initiate things independently.
Down
  1. 1. the action of conserving something, in particular.
  2. 2. a law passed in 1906 to remove harmful and misrepresented foods and drugs from the market and regulate the manufacture
  3. 4. to the United States Constitution established the popular election of United States Senators by the people of the states
  4. 5. is an independent agency of the United States government
  5. 6. is defined as the time between the Civil War and World War I during which the U.S. population and economy grew quickly
  6. 8. is a United States Congress Act that works to prevent adulterated or misbranded meat and meat products from being sold as food
  7. 9. One that seeks to prosecute or dissolve business trusts.
  8. 10. the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges.
  9. 11. a political organization in which an authoritative boss or small group commands the support of a corps of supporters and businesses
  10. 16. a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
  11. 17. A supporter of the rights and power of the people.