Progressivism- The progressives, as they referred to themselves, worked to improve and secure American society. Through a variety of regulations, they attempted to make large corporations more responsible.
Sherman Antitrust Act- The Act gave the government the right to file lawsuits against trusts and dissolve them.
Muckraker- The Progressive Era in the United States (1890s–1920s) was characterized by reform-minded journalists, authors, and photographers known as muckrakers. They claimed to reveal corruption and malfeasance in established institutions, frequently through sensationalist publications.
Theodore Roosevelt- In terms of foreign affairs, he concentrated on Central America, where he started work on the Panama Canal. To portray American naval strength, he increased the size of the Navy and took the Great White Fleet on a tour of the globe.
Patronage- Patronage is the assistance that a group, individual, or organization gives to another person or organization. In the history of art, the term "arts patronage" refers to the financial assistance that monarchs, popes, and affluent people have given to singers, painters, and sculptors.
