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Chapter 21 Section 1

Chapter 21 Section 1. Progressive Reforms. What was the Progressive Movement? . A political attitude favoring changes or reform. People were tired of big business and government taking advantage of the American people. p olitical machines. k ickback???.

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Chapter 21 Section 1

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  1. Chapter 21 Section 1 Progressive Reforms

  2. What was the Progressive Movement? A political attitude favoring changes or reform. People were tired of big business and government taking advantage of the American people.

  3. political machines kickback??? A powerful organization linked to political parties that controlled local government. Political boss – Favors for people… Citizen’s closest link to local government – many were dishonest

  4. Who was Boss Tweed??? He controlled the police, the courts, and some newspapers.

  5. Galveston Texas tidal wave of 1900 City government started appointing commissioners to rebuild the city….others followed

  6. Spoils System??? Rewarding political supporters with jobs and favors…what was the problem with this? • Unqualified people • Many were • dishonest

  7. Civil Service? The body of nonelected government workers….. Formed by Presidents Rutherford B. Hayes and James Garfield What was its purpose? To appoint qualified people

  8. What was the Pendleton Act? Established the… Civil Service Commission – what did it do? Set up competitive examinations for federal jobs.

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