1. “Boss Tweed”

2. Urban Politics of
the Gilded Age
Graft
Patronage
Kickbacks
Pros & Cons of
Political Machines

3. The Progressive Movement
Middle-class movement
Bi-partisan
Work within the system
of government to change society

4. Problem: corrupt Political Machines
Political Reforms
Problem: corrupt Political Machines
Solution: More democracy & Structural change
Examples:
Initiatives & Recalls – more power to the people
17th Amendment - Direct Election of Senators

7. Economic Reforms Problem: Monopolies abused power
Solution: More government involvement
Examples:
enforce existing laws
Regulation - Child labor, Worker safety, consumer & enviro. protection laws

12. Social Reforms Problem: America needs to be “cleaned up”
Solution: Women become more involved
Examples:
Women’s Suffrage – let women vote
Enforce Morality (Anti -Alcohol & Anti- Prostitution)
Clean Up Slums/Tenements (Settlement Houses)