Roosevelt and Progressivism

A market in which there are many buyers but only one seller.

A system in which society, usually in the form of the government, owns and controls the means of production.

The first group of labor unions in the United States (1886).

Person who seeks to overturn the established government; advocate of abolishing authority.

The use of children in industry or business, especially when illegal or considered inhumane.

Movement that responded to the pressures of industrialization and urbanization by promoting changes.

Journalists who searched for corruption in politics and big business.

An election where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office.

Process that permits voters to put legislative measures directly on the ballot.

A legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate.

Procedure whereby voters can remove an elected official from office.

First federal action against monopolies, was extensively used for trust-busting. However, it was initially misused against labor unions.

26th president, known for: conservationism, trust-busting, Hepburn Act, safe food regulations, "Square Deal," Panama Canal and Great White Fleet.

Went undercover in a mental institution to expose the mistreatment of patients.

To bring back to rightness, order, or morality.