Chapter 20 Part 3 PROGRESSIVISM Progressivism a movement

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Chapter 20 Part 3 PROGRESSIVISM

Chapter 20 Part 3 PROGRESSIVISM

Progressivism: a movement that sought to make life better through reform. � Progressives had

Progressivism: a movement that sought to make life better through reform. � Progressives had three goals: � � 1. Curb (end) corruption and unfair practices in government, industry, labor, and society. � 2. Give people more say in governing; be more democratic. � 3. Use the government to improve quality of life. � It is the government’s responsibility to help create a safe, productive, sustainable environment.

Fighting Corruption— Government � Corruption everywhere in government. �Ex. of city corruption: ○ William

Fighting Corruption— Government � Corruption everywhere in government. �Ex. of city corruption: ○ William Marcy “Boss” Tweed and friends defrauded New York City from million dollars. �Ex. of federal corruption: ○ Spoils System: Presidents appointing unqualified friends to government positions. �Solution: Civil service reforms—awarding positions based on merit.

Journalists of the Era Muckrakers: journalists who exposed society’s problems, government corruption, poor working

Journalists of the Era Muckrakers: journalists who exposed society’s problems, government corruption, poor working environments, and more. � Example: Lincoln Steffens: exposed voter fraud. � Some muckrakers even wrote books: � �The Bitter Cry of Children �The Shame of the Cities �History of the Standard Oil Company

Progressive Reform � Two states were leaders in progressive reforms: Washington and Oregon. �

Progressive Reform � Two states were leaders in progressive reforms: Washington and Oregon. � Oregon reformed so many parts of its government that the group of ideas they tried was called the Oregon System.

Progressive Reform Another major government reform = direct election of senators � Constitution says

Progressive Reform Another major government reform = direct election of senators � Constitution says state legislators should elect senators. � Progressives wanted more of a democracy—people have direct control—wanted Senators elected directly by people. � �Problem: Makes it hard to stand up for what is right rather than follow public opinion; imbalance of power

Progressive Reform � Reformers wanted to cure problems of urban (city) living. �Problem: Terrible

Progressive Reform � Reformers wanted to cure problems of urban (city) living. �Problem: Terrible living conditions for poor people �Solution: Give humanitarian aid through settlement houses. ○ Settlement houses = provided food, clothing, child care, recreation, and educational classes to women.

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