Proggresive movement
...fare. This time is very important to the future or present of our country. During the Progressive movement a political reform took place that influenced the future or what is now known as our present government. The political reform along with Roosevelt’s presidency helped take the corrupt side out of politics and corrected injustices. At this time the 17th Amendment and recalls were established, which put the government back in the people’s hands and away from the corrupt politicians who were taking bribes to be put in office in the first place. Many of the acts and agencies that were put into effect during that time are still being used today. The Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act are still in effect and helping to prote...