Hydroelectric power and natural gas was introduced in the late 1800s
The judicial branch enforces the law; making sure it is carried out and people oblige to it. They also determine if the policy is constitutional or unconstitutional.
too much government control
A major negative effect of the Progressive era was too much government control which led to political corruption in both the state and national level. Powerful politicians became overpowering to the interest of the public resulting in ineffective government