Today in class, unfortunately we started our quizes over chapter nine and ten.. We forutunatly get time to study, if we dont have to go today. I wont have to go today, because we are starting in the middle of the alphabet. Zach Klower volunteered to go first, so Sarah was extrememly happy! She unfortunatly has to go next, and shes stressing out, so we are helping he study. We has in Jessica Farrell and I. After Sarah goes, Bre Lehr is up, then its NIck Petche, then Jessica Farrell... i will most likely go tmr. This is going to be very hard, and it's also worth TEN points a questions, and Bruns is giving us each SIX questions! :SToday we have the choice to study or work on our blogs or presentation. Of course, im taking advantage of my study time.What was the Progressive Era? An attempt to return control of the government to the people, restore economic opportunities and correct injustices in American Life.Helped the following groupsWomen- right to vote, equal as men, better wages, workplace reform, education reformWorkers- formed workers comp. for hurt on the jobConsumers- cracked down on unfair practices of businessesPoor/children- created child labor law, restricted labor hours, and working conditions must be safer.Banks- created FTC ( Federal Trade Commission) to investigate violations and unfair practicesWhat did the progressives do to regulate business and railroads? Sought to make businesses responsible and fair. They allowed Unions to form to give workers a voice. Railroads-Prohibition movement- was the banning of alcohol movementAccomplishments of President Teddy Roosevelt- made big business and use fair practices so it was fair to consumers- regulated railroads to stop price fixing – regulated food and drugs(meat inspections act) – conservation of natural resourcesAccomplishments of Woodrow Wilson- passed 19th amendment – woman right to vote- create FTC to “watch” business practices – cut tax rates
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