Problems Facing America During
the Progressive Era:
1880-1920
Review images of the Industrial Revolution and Progressive periods in order to list some of the solutions facing America during the Progressive period. (Link takes you to a Google search of the terms Industrial Revolution US)
| Type of Social or Economic Problem | Possible Solution or Action |
Meat Inspection |
Government regulations:
Meat Inspection Act Pure Food and Drug Act |
| Voting Rights for Women | 19th Amendment (1920) |
| Industrial Working Conditions | Pass laws that regulate
industry Workman's compensation |
| Child labor | Restrict child labor through laws. |
| Educating the Masses | Taxation and training of teachers, build schools. |
| Cities: Corruption Overcrowding Growth of trusts; monopolies. |
Taxation Build suburbs Enforce Sherman Antitrust Act |