Progressive Era Scenarios Directions: For each of the following current situations, indicate which Progressive Era reform would apply. 1. In South Dakota voters rejected a ballot measure that would have banned nearly all abortions in the state. Referendum 2. The United States government charged that Microsoft possesses a monopoly power in the market for personal computer operating systems. 3. In 2004 all food containing a protein that came from peanuts soybeans, cow's milk, eggs, or tree nuts were required to contain a label indicating that these food allergens were in the product. Double-Click 4. In 2003 an infected cow from a farm in Washington had been slaughtered two weeks before and the meat and byproducts from the animal may have been used to make hamburgers and steaks -Click 5. Americans are required to file their tax returns by April 15 of each year. Double-Click 6. In 2003, California voters removed the Democratic Governor Gray Davis and replaced him with Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger. Double-Click 7. Alan Greenspan helped to influence mortgage rates to help stabilize the economy. Double-Click 8. Residents of Frisco Texas wanted to allow the sale of beer and wine in the city limits.

To match each current situation with a Progressive Era reform, let's identify the relevant reforms:<br /><br />1. **Referendum**: This is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and can result in the adoption of a new law. The situation in South Dakota where voters rejected a ballot measure aligns with this reform.<br /><br />2. **Antitrust Laws**: The United States government charging Microsoft with monopoly power relates to antitrust laws, which were strengthened during the Progressive Era to prevent monopolies and promote competition.<br /><br />3. **Food and Drug Regulation**: The requirement for food labels indicating allergens corresponds to reforms like the Pure Food and Drug Act, which aimed to ensure consumer safety through proper labeling and regulation of food products.<br /><br />4. **Meat Inspection Act**: The situation involving an infected cow and concerns about meat safety would relate to the Meat Inspection Act, which was enacted to ensure sanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry.<br /><br />5. **Income Tax**: The requirement for Americans to file tax returns by April 15 is related to the establishment of the federal income tax, formalized by the 16th Amendment during the Progressive Era.<br /><br />6. **Recall**: The removal of Governor Gray Davis by California voters is an example of a recall, a process that allows citizens to remove and replace a public official before the end of their term.<br /><br />7. **Federal Reserve System**: Alan Greenspan influencing mortgage rates pertains to the Federal Reserve System, established during the Progressive Era to stabilize the economy and manage monetary policy.<br /><br />8. **Local Option**: Residents of Frisco, Texas wanting to allow the sale of beer and wine within city limits reflects the local option, which allowed communities to decide on issues like alcohol sales.<br /><br />These alignments show how various Progressive Era reforms continue to influence modern governance and regulatory practices.