The Progressive Era

Pendleton Act of 1833

Feb 1, 1833

PARONAGE SYSTEM
-Is the process in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends and relatives.
MERIT SYSTEM
-is the process of promoting and hiring government employees based on their ability to perform a job, rather than on their political connection.

The Progressive Era

Period: Feb 2, 1890 to Aug 18, 1920

The Progressive Era was a time of social and political reforms, during which corruption and social inequalities were exposed, and many changes were made to American society.