Question

look at the chart of problems of the progressive era. then list reforms that were introduced to address each problem.

problem

reforms

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corruption in government

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corrupt and unfair business practices

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overcrowding, urban decay, and other urban problems

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list reforms that were introduced to address corrupt and unfair business practices during the progressive era.

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Explanation:

1. For government corruption: Progressive reforms aimed to increase transparency and accountability in local and federal government.
2. For corrupt/unfair business practices: Reforms targeted monopolies, corporate greed, and lack of consumer protection.
3. For urban problems: Reforms addressed poor living conditions and infrastructure in crowded cities.

Answer:

• Corruption in government: Direct primaries, initiative, referendum, recall, 17th Amendment (direct election of senators)
• Corrupt and unfair business practices: Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Antitrust Act, Federal Trade Commission Act, Pure Food and Drug Act, Meat Inspection Act
• Overcrowding, urban decay, and other urban problems: Settlement House Movement (e.g., Hull House), zoning laws, improved urban sanitation regulations, tenement house reforms (e.g., New York Tenement House Act)