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Progressives Goals Progressives were made up of average wealth Republicans, Democrats, & other political parties. Goals: -SOCIAL -MORAL -ECONOMIC -POLITICAL
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Progressive &
Social Reform
The Road to Progress
Before Progressivism there were many conditions in America that were unacceptable.
These conditions were noticeable in the areas of cities, businesses, factories, workers and food industry.
Progressives Goals
Progressives were made up of average wealth Republicans, Democrats, & other political parties.
Goals: -SOCIAL -MORAL -ECONOMIC -POLITICAL
Beliefs
1. Should be more accountable to its citizens2. Should curb the power and influences of wealthy
interests3. Should be given expanded powers so that it could
become more active in improving the lives of citizens
4. Should become more efficient and less corrupt so that they could competently handle an expanded role.
Progressives had in common four beliefs that the government should be responsible for.
Writers & New IdeasThe ideas of journalists and other writers had enormous influence on public opinion.
These writings publicized their work so that the public would pressure the government to take action and make new laws.
MuckrakersJournalist that played a key role in alerting the public of wrongdoing were called muckrakers.
A muckrake is a rake or pitchfork used to clean up
manure and hay out of stables.
Reform Organizations-Labor Movement - strived to improve working conditions-Socialists - worked to improve the distribution of wealth and change the monopolistic companies to government responsibility.-Women's Groups – tried
to make progress in nearly every major reform issue such as child labor to government services.
Government Role ExpandsSocial welfare programs were increased which helped to ensure a minimum standard of living.
These programs increased
responsibility for welfare or well-being
of people.
The JungleMuckraker
Upton Sinclair was the writer of the novel
that investigated
the meatpacking industry. His
findings turned the
nation’s stomach.
Protecting Public HealthMuckrakers persuaded Roosevelt to respond to the horrors of the food industry.
The result was the Meat Inspection Act & the Pure Food and Drug Act
Safety & FoodPure Food and Drug Act- Whatever a company puts in food, they must label the food with what is in it. No chemicals and other non-food products can be put in food!!
Meat Inspection Act- Meat companies must be inspected for approval by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Progress in Factories
-Doors and windows must be open and unlocked-Separate break and bathroom areas-Windows must be open, no locks or bars-Fire exits available
Progress & Workers Rights
-Set hours, set pay, and break for workers-Unions may be established-Worker’s compensation if injured on the job
City Living- Apartments are built with plumbing and toilets.-Sewer systems and sanitation are established in cities.-Apartments must have fire escapes.
Social Classes
Upper ClassMiddle ClassLower Class
Due to rapid industrialization the class system was becoming more and more of a problem.
The Wealthy
Old Money – Families who accumulated wealth over years and years.New Money – monopolies helped new business owners get rich quick. Conspicuous Consumption – showing off your wealth by buying in excess expensive goods.
Industry and Money
Monopolies contributed to these new ideas of conspicuous consumption and new money.
Regulating The WealthSherman-Anti Trust Act denied the idea
of monopolies.One person or one company cannot be
in total control anymore in order to
allow small businesses to be
successful.
Women's SuffrageAs the role of women increased with reform organizations so did the idea of suffrage.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony are
the most celebrated champions of women's
suffrage
Suffrage at LastIn 1919 Congress proposed the suffrage amendment and the 19th amendment was ratified in 1920.
Women finally had the right to vote!
Election of 1912Republican Nomination=William TaftDemocratic Nomination=Woodrow Wilson
Progressives were disappointed with the Republican Nomination so they formed their own party. THE BULL
MOOSE PARTY
Progressive Nomination=Theodore Roosevelt