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Henry George was the author of the book "Progress and Poverty" which advocated for a single tax on land to solve economic inequality.

Answer: F
 Jacob Riis was the author of "How the Other Half Lives" which exposed the harsh living conditions of the urban poor and helped spur on the Progressive movement.

Answer: D
 The Knights of Labor was a labor union that advocated for a wide range of reforms, including the eight-hour workday and the abolition of child labor.

Answer: A
 The Social Gospel movement was a Protestant movement that sought to apply Christian principles to social problems such as poverty and inequality.

Answer: I
 Social Darwinism was a belief that certain races or classes of people were inherently superior to others and that competition between individuals or groups was necessary for social and economic progress.

Answer: J
 John D. Rockefeller was an oil industrial giant who became one of the richest men in American history through his control of Standard Oil.

Answer: K
 Chief Joseph was the leader of the Nez Percé tribe, who fought to resist forced relocation by the US government.

Answer: L
 Thomas Edison was a prolific inventor who is credited with developing many devices that greatly impacted modern life, including the electric motor.

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