The Progressive Movement aimed to address issues created by industrialization and urbanization in the late 19th century. Reformers sought to protect social welfare, create economic reform, and foster efficiency. The Social Gospel Movement attempted to help the poor through community centers and churches. Some Progressives embraced socialism to improve conditions for factory workers. Muckrakers like Robert La Follette wrote about corruption in politics and business. City bosses often rewarded political supporters with jobs and kickbacks. The Keating-Owen Act of 1916 prohibited child labor. Before the 17th Amendment, state legislatures chose US Senators.