Chapter 24 - Ch 24 The Progressive Era Ch 24 The Progressive Era Arose because of society changes 9:52:00 PM Elements of Reform The Antecedents of

Ch 24 The Progressive Era 12/02/2008 22:52:00 ← Ch. 24 The Progressive Era ← ← Arose because of society changes ← Elements of Reform ← The Antecedents of Progressivism • Private students begin to improve basic public services • Socialist were the ‘left wing’ of progressives The Muckrackers • Exposed corruption and social injustice • Helped gain progressive era supports • Strong on diagnosis than on remedy’s ← Features of Progressivism ← Democracy • Direct Primary’s • Initiative and Referendum o Initiative – Voters petition for a measure o Referendum – Electorate could then vote on it • Direct election by the people for US senators Efficiency • Management techniques designed to cut manufacturing costs and enhance productivity

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Regulation • Breaking up huge companies would allow competition • Unsuccessful Social Justice • Labor Legislation o Helped raise the age to 16 for children workers and limited there hours o Fought for women’s hours of work Prohibition • Women’s Christian Temperance Union o Helped pass an amendment making alcoholic bevarge sales illegal ← Roosevelt’s Progressivism • Very active chief executive • Greatly expanded the role of the president • Increased the authority of the federal government The Trusts • ‘Square Deal’ o Enforcement of existing anti-trust laws and strict controls on big business o