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The Progressive EraUnit 7
(Chapter 17 in textbook)
Progressive Reformsadvocated for a larger role for the
government in promoting the general welfareSocial Gospel – religious movement to “do
good works” Settlement Houses – community centers to
allow for self improvement Jane Addams and Hull House (Chicago)
Child Labor Reform State level movements to ban child laborLed by Florence Kelley – lobbied to create US
Children’s Bureau (1912) 1916 – Keating-Owens Act – banned child
labor (federal government) 1918 – Supreme Court ruled the ban
unconstitutional 1938 – end of legal child labor State level requirements for public education
Government Reforms Grass roots focus on rooting out corruptionReforming of city governments – based on elected
commissions rather than appointed boardsElection reform
Direct primaries (Gov. La Follette – Wisconsin) Initiative – people can put a bill on a ballet for direct
public approval Referendum – approve or reject laws passed by a
legislature Recall – public could vote to remove an official from
office
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