Question

1. match each of these progressive era people and terms with the correct definition or description.

this group of authors and journalists wrote of horrible working conditions in american industry in the early 20th century, resulting in more governmental protection of workers.
this was one of the first settlement houses in the us established in 1889 by jane addams in chicago, illinois.
she was a leading muckraker who wrote the 1904 book the history of the standard oil company.
this amendment provided for the direct election of u.s. senators.
this is the process the people use to remove an elected official from office.

Explanation:

1. The group of authors and journalists writing about horrible working conditions were muckrakers. Their work led to more government - worker protection.
2. The settlement house established by Jane Addams in 1889 was Hull House.
3. Ida Tarbell was a leading muckraker who wrote The History of the Standard Oil Company in 1904.
4. The 17th Amendment provided for the direct election of U.S. Senators.
5. The process to remove an elected official from office is recall.

Answer:

1. Muckrakers
2. Hull House
3. Ida Tarbell
4. 17th Amendment
5. Recall