Chapter 17:Progressive Movement Page: 512 “Return control of the government to the people” Key Points page: 513—write these down! Goals of Progressive Movement:
Key Terms to Chapter 17: Prohibition: Banning of alcohol. Moral improvement. Movement had been in place for 100 years. Major move in 1920. Muckrakers: Journalists who wrote about corruption in business and public life. Trustbuster: Stopping the formation of Monopolies that control business.
Laws for Protection of Youth Changed! Child Labor Laws: Laws for Protection of Youth Changed! “Keating Owen Act 1916” Could not transport goods across state lines if product was made by children under legal working age.
Working Laws and Standards Changed: Maximum work week Hourly pay Maximum work day When working laws changed, it made more time for leisure activities. Workers insurance Minimum Age to work Thought to be a “Socialist” if you wanted the government to set up these rules! (Eugene Debs) Laws were driven by protests throughout history. Changed for good under FDR.
Pure Food And Drug Act Changes in Advertising “Truth in Advertising” Passed in 1906—Teddy Roosevelt big on this.