Taft and Wilson as Progressives

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

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

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

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.

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

27th president of the U.S. (1908-1912); he angered progressives by moving cautiously toward reforms and by supporting the Payne-Aldrich Tariff.

A set of tax regulations, enacted by Congress in 1909, that failed to significantly reduce tariffs on manufactured goods.

Adopted in 1913 and permitted Congress to levy an income tax.

Allowed voters to directly elect U.S. senators.

Designed to strengthen the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890; certain activities previously committed by big businesses, such as not allowing unions in factories and not allowing strikes, were declared illegal.

A 1913 law that set up a system of federal banks and gave government the power to control the money supply.

A nation's system of programs, benefits, and services that help people meet fundamental social, economic, educational, and health needs.

Coins and paper bills used as money.