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What is the government’s role in protecting its citizens? Progressive Era (1890s-1920s) What is the government’s role in protecting its citizens?

Urbanization-growth of cities Shift from agrarian to urban - result of industrialization and massive immigration City services lag - could not keep up with population explosion which led to overcrowding and unsanitary living conditions What is the government’s role in urbanization?

Political Corruption Control by a few - result of the wealthy who led to control of local, state and national governments Political Machines - ran city services and gained power and wealth through fraud Where do we see political corruption in today’s politics?

E. Progressive Movement Child Labor Laws*- limited hours children could work and raised minimum age at which companies could hire children -video Muckrakers*- wrote books and articles exposing the corruption at all levels in our society Upton Sinclair’s “the Jungle”*- “muckraker” novel that led to meat inspection and the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Acts How do these laws still affect us today?

4. Amendments 16th*- created national income tax 17th*- led to direct election of US Senators rather than appointed by state legislatures 18th*- prohibition, made it illegal to manufacture, sell or consume alcohol 19th*- gave women the right to vote Which progressive amendment do you think is most important and why?

F. Teddy Roosevelt-video Progressive president (Republican) known for the following areas of reform*: Conservation of natural resources* - water- Roosevelt Dam Creation of the national park system* - protect nature Trust-busting* - created legislation to regulate the power of the trusts and monopolies Why is T. Roosevelt known for being a “progressive” president?

Democratic Reforms: Initiative – citizens have the right to propose a law (propositions) Referendum – referring a bill passed by the legislature to the people (propositions) Recall – the right of the people to vote an elected official out of office. Direct Primary – citizens allowed to vote for a number of candidates running for office Do these laws coincide with what the founding fathers originally wanted for the role of U.S. government? Explain.