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Progressive ideas or reforms focus first on?
the workplace
What reforms were being made during the progressive era?
lax
Why did Taft get little credit for his progressive reforms?
cuz he died
Which president do you think had the biggest influence on progressive reforms?
taft
What was a goal of progressive reforms?
an end to poverty (apex)
What led to reforms like the initiative referendum and direct election of senators?
Progressive concern about political corruption.
In the presidential election of 1912 progressive politicians were given what?
In the presidential election of 1912, progressive politicians were given a platform to advocate for reforms such as women's suffrage, workers' rights, and income tax. This election marked a significant shift in American politics as the progressive movement gained momentum and challenged the established political parties. The election ultimately led to the formation of the Progressive Party, also known as the Bull Moose Party, by former President Theodore Roosevelt, who campaigned on a platform of progressive policies.
Why was the 17th amendment passed in 1913 as a part of the reforms of the progressive era?
to allow settlers to claim land in the west
How did Theodore roosevelt support progressive reforms?
Roosevelt supported Progressive Reforms with the Square Deal
How did Americans benefit from progressive reforms?
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Why were most election reforms during the progressive era legislated by state governments and not be the federal government?
Because the states had the power for individual elections, and they had jurisdiction over electoral procedures
Progressive ideas or reforms focus first on?
the workplace
What were the characteristics of the progressive era?
Reforms & regulation of big business.
Why did Taft get little credit for his progressive reforms?
cuz he died
Which president do you think had the biggest influence on progressive reforms?
taft
What reforms were being made during the progressive era?
lax
Theodore Roosevelt tried to win the Republican nomination from William Howard Taft in the 1912 election because he believed that Taft?
had not lived up to his progressive ideals and had betrayed the principles of the Republican Party. Roosevelt wanted to continue his reforms and believed that he was the best candidate to do so. He formed the Progressive Party (also known as the Bull Moose Party) and ran as its candidate in the election.
