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1 The Rise of Progressivism

2 The Goals of Progressivism
A political movement which aimed to restore economic opportunities and correct injustices in American life Rose from what many saw as the abuses and failures of the US economic system at the end of the 19th century Complete the chart below using pages in your American History textbook The Goals of Progressivism Goal Meaning Example Protecting Social Welfare Promoting moral improvement Creating economic reform Fostering efficiency

3 Reforms Corporations were restricted, somewhat, from politics
Ex.: Railroads Child labor was effectively ended A federal law fighting child labor was ruled unconstitutional Nearly every state passed laws banning child labor Working conditions were improved at the state level Many states passed laws limiting the hours an employee could be made to work in a day, particularly women Many states passed laws requiring employers to pay workers’ compensation

4 Questions-P. 518 What did primary systems do?
What did the 17th amendment do? Knowing what you do, why might members of the progressive movement have supported these reforms?

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