The Gilded Age and the Progressives

The Gilded Age and the Progressives

USI.T7

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Language Objectives

Describe how corruption affected city governments.
Explain why the muckrackers were an important force for reform.

Content Objectives

Objectives - SWBAT

Match

Match the key terms with the appropriate definition

• muckracker

• initiative

• referendum

• recall

• progressive

journalist who exposes corruption

process by which citizens propose legislation

vote on a proposed law by the electorate

procedure to remove an elected official from office

movement advocating for social reform

• journalist who exposes corruption

• process by which citizens propose legislation

• vote on a proposed law by the electorate

• procedure to remove an elected official from office

• movement advocating for social reform

​Politics and City Governments

​The Spoils System takedown

​President Rutherford B. Hayes

​Politics and City Governments

​The Pendleton Civil Service
Act (1883)

​President James Garfield

​Politics and City Governments

Multiple Choice

What is "corruption" in the government?

• Corruption refers to the transparency in government operations.
• Corruption is the process of improving government efficiency.
• Corruption in government is the abuse of power by officials for personal gain.
• Corruption is the honest management of public resources.

Open Ended

In your opinion, why was power so important for "Boss"Tweed?

​Vocabulary for "Politics and City Governments"

​Reforms and Regulations

​1887 - Interstate Commerce Commission

1890 - Sherman Antitrust Act