Progressive Era history
supported working-class citizens; a third party, which influences and draws votes away from the major political parties.
Populist party
fought for women suffrage and started the settlement house movement in the US to help assimilate immigrants.
Jane Addams
passed to limit gained by Afrian Americans in the 13th (freedom), 14th (citizenship), and 15th (male suffrage) Amendments.
Jim crow laws
founded the NAACP, a civil right group that fought for the legal rifhts of African Americans.
W.E.B DuBois
intiative, referendum, recall ; increased citizens participation in democracy ensured elected officals were held accountable.
State reform