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1 The Progressive Movement Power Point 1 – Part 1
Causes and Goals VUS.8d: The student will demonstrate knowledge of how the nation grew and changed from the end of Reconstruction through the early 20th century by: d) Identifying the causes and impact of the Progressive Movement, including the excesses of the Gilded Age, child labor …

2 The Progressive Movement
What was it? Used govt. to institute reforms for problems created by industrialization

3 Causes of the Progressive Movement
#1 Excesses of the Gilded Age Income Disparity and lavish lifestyles Practices of robber barons

4 Causes of the Progressive Movement
#2 Working conditions for labor Dangerous Long hours, low pay, no benefits, no job security Child Labor Company Towns

5 Goals of the Progressive Movement
Govt controlled by the people – not corporations Guaranteed economic opportunities through govt. regulation Elimination of social injustices

6 Progressive Accomplishments
Local New forms of government State Referendum Initiative Recall

7 Progressive Accomplishments
Elections Primary Elections Direct Election of U.S. Senators Secret Ballot Child Labor Muckraking literature describing abuses Child Labor laws

8 Why Reform Local Government?
Corrupt mayors who run cities like a King

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