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