Progressives believed they could address the problems of their time, particularly those relating to urbanization and industrialization, through rational means. This week, you read an article (Customer to Consumer) and watched two films (Prohibiiton and Hull House) dealing with progressive reforms in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Many Progressive reforms resulted in greater government regulation and accountability for citizens’ health and safety, particularly regarding products they consumed
In this week’s discussion, I would like you to consider the role of government regulations during the Progressive Era and in your own life today. For example, you might think about specific regulations that affect your life as a a consumer. For example, you might think of how regulation affects your life as a consumer. Are their laws affecting the ingredients of food, medicine, makeup, etc.? Write a brief response (150-250 words) that addresses the prompt below. Note that you will need to post a thread in order to view other threads in this forum.
First, reflect on a specific piece of Progressive legislation or regulation from this week’s article (Customer to Consumer) or films (Hull House or Prohibition). What problem was this specific legislation or regulation meant to address? In your view, was this regulation justified or not? Support your claims with evidence. Explain your reasoning.
Second, reflect on specific government legislation or regulation in your own life as a consumer today. Provide a specific example affecting you that you think is necessary and should be monitored by the government. You may also provide an example of a regulation affecting you as a consumer that you don’t think is necessary. Explain your reasoning. Where possible, offer evidence to support your claims.
Please note that you’ll need to post before you can see your classmates’ posts.
Assessment:
Completeness: Includes all required parts: Reflections on specific Progressive legislation and connection to your own experience as a consumer(15 points).
Engagement: Includes at least one thoughtful interaction with a classmate (10 points).