The Progressive Era

By Carlos_Rios25

  • Pendleton Act of 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.
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    The Progressive Era

    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.