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The Progressive Era signaled that a turning point had been reached for many Americans who were suddenly willing to confront the age’s problems with national political solutions. Reformers sought to bring order to chaos, to bring efficiency to inefficiency, and make government more responsive to the people’s needs.
Religious Dimensions “Social Gospel” Religious communities were encouraging people of faith to intervene without chastising the downtrodden. Print Media - accelerated development of technology that accompanied America's industrialization made newspapers and literature mass-producible items, and the consumer culture that accompanied such industrialization created a demanding market for published works.so the number of people that were reachable through writing was very high. Power of the Muckrakers – Muckraking Titles
Local and City Reforms
Progressive reform began at the local or city level because it was easier to implement than at the vast state or national level. Urban corruption from political machines was a major focus, resulting in the reorganization of local government using the commissioner-and city-manager-styles of management.
“How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York”
Jacob Riis
1904
"The Shame of the Cities."
Lincoln Steffens
1906
“The Jungle”
Upton Sinclair
1906
“The Bitter Cry of Children"
John Spargo
State Reforms Reform governors such as Theodore Roosevelt of New York, Robert LaFolleteof Wisconsin, and Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, all helped get reforms passed in their respective states. In addition, reforms first proposed by the Populist Party were enacted in order to make state governments more responsive to the needs of the people.
Secret Ballot - Privacy at the ballot box ensures that citizens can cast votes without party bosses knowing how they voted.
Recall - Allows voters to petition to have an elected representative removed from office. 2012 Wisconsin Recall
Federal Reforms During the Progressive Era, the Federal Government passed an enormous amount of legislation designed to conserve the environment, tighten past economic regulations, preserve the health and safety of American citizens, and generally provide needed capitalist reforms.
In 1904 TR vows not to run for re-election after his second term. He hand picks his successor William Howard Taft who wins easily in 1908.“Some people felt that TAFT stood for Takes Advice From Teddy
Roosevelt announced in early 1910 that his “hat was in the ring.” Taft proved a rugged political campaigner, using patronage and conservative favors to secure the Republican nomination. This set the stage for a four-man race after TR founded the Progressive Party (nicknamed the “Bull Moose” Party)
Federal Trade Act (1914) - Established the Federal Trade Commission to investigates unfair business practices including monopolistic activity and inaccurate product labeling.
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