Download Progressivism – Liberal Reform or Conservative Reaction?

Progressivism – Liberal Reform or Conservative Reaction? Political National •
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17th Amendment 19th Amendment Economic •
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16th Amendment “Trust‐busting” Hepburn Act Social •
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Meat Inspection Act
Pure Food & Drug Act 18th Amendment Tariff reduction Federal Reserve Act Federal Trade Commission State •
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Direct primaries •
Australian ballot •
Initiative Regulation of public •
utilities Intrastate regulation of railroads Recall •
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Corrupt practices laws •
Referendum Consumer protection laws – honest weights, unadulterated foods Child labor laws Workmen’s Compensation Labor laws to protect women Civil Service tests Commission governments City managers “Reform” mayors Civil Service tests •
Reduced transit fares •
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Regulation of public •
utilities City Beautiful Movement Settlement houses