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Question 1

Jane addams

Answer 1

a social reformer who founded Hull House in Chicago to help immigrants and the poor, focusing on education and social services.

Question 2

populist party

Answer 2

a political party formed in the 1890s by farmers and laborers to fight for common people against big business and to promote reforms like income tax and direct election of senators.

Question 3

William jennings bryan

Answer 3

A politician who supported the rights of farmers and workers. He supported “free silver,” giving his famous “Cross of Gold” speech, and believed using silver as currency would help ordinary Americans by increasing money in circulation.

Question 4

Eugene v debs

Answer 4

A labor leader and five-time Socialist Party presidential candidate who fought for workers’ rights and helped lead the Pullman Strike.

Question 5

yellow journalism

Answer 5

Sensationalized and exaggerated news reporting used to attract readers, famously influencing public opinion during the Spanish-American War.

Question 6

muckrackers

Answer 6

Journalists in the early 1900s who exposed corruption and social injustices, sparking public demand for reforms.

Question 7

pure food and drug act

Answer 7

A 1906 law that required accurate labeling of food and medicine and banned harmful ingredients to protect consumers.

Question 8

Ida tarbell

Answer 8

A journalist and muckraker who exposed the unfair practices of Standard Oil, leading to public outcry and legal action against monopolies.

Question 9

Roosevelt corollary

Answer 9

An addition to the Monroe Doctrine by President Theodore Roosevelt, stating the U.S. could intervene in Latin America to maintain stability and keep European powers out.

Question 10

dollar diplomacy

Answer 10

President Taft’s policy of using economic investments and loans to influence Latin American countries instead of military force.