History of the United States

Jim Crow laws kept African Americans and whites from mixing in the South in public places.

Progressives were interested in establishing a more transparent and accountable government which would work to improve U.S. society. These reformers favored such policies as civil service reform, food safety laws, and increased political rights for women and U.S. workers.

middle class whites

The government was willing to use force to end strikes

The author was pointing out how the sellers of the beef were uncaring.

The political goal of farmers was lower prices for grain storage.

Ida B Wells was threatened by Southerners when she defended victims of lynchings.

Because all three major candidates were Progressive, Progressive votes were split.