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1 The Major Political, Economic & Social Goals of the Progressive Era

2 Problem: Political Machines that were corrupt and solve problems inconsistently Solution: More democracy & structural change Examples: City Managers – professionals to replace “machine” politician appointments Initiatives & Recalls – more direct power to the people 17th Amendment - Direct (not by state legislatures) Election of US Senators Political Reforms

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4 Problem: Big business monopolies abused their power Solution: More & stricter government regulation Examples: “Trust Busting” – enforce existing laws Legal Protections - Child labor, Workplace safety, consumer & environmental protection laws passed 16th Amendment (Federal Income Tax) Economic Reforms

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7 Problem: American cities needs to be “cleaned up” Solution: Women become more involved in various “Social Housekeeping” crusades Examples: Enforce Morality (“Temperance” & “Blue” Laws) Clean Up Slums/Tenements (Settlement Houses) Women’s Suffrage – women vote & become activists 18th Amendment (Prohibition) 19th Amendment (Women’s Suffrage) Social Reforms

8 Solutions initiated by… Government  Political  Economic Individuals  Social In general, the era was characterized by Change that would increase government Involvement in the lives of individuals

9 Presidential Reformer Teddy Roosevelt Roosevelt Biography

10 Five Cartoons…  Describe  Provide a Title or Caption  What is the point?

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