Progressivism 1890 s1920 Ms Susan M Pojer Horace

Progressivism (1890 s-1920) Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley H. S. Chappaqua, NY

PROGRESSIVISM M u c k r a c k e r s S u f f r a g e t t e s P o p u l i s t s T e m p e r a n c e G o o s M i d c l a s s W o m e n L a b o r U n i o n s C i v i l R i g h t s

The “Culture Wars”: The Pendulum of Right v. Left 2 nd Great Awakening Social Gospel C I V I L 1920 s Revivalism W W I W A R Antebellum Reforms [1810 s 1850 s] Populism [1870 s 1890 s] Progressivism [1890 s-1920] 1950 s Revivalism Christian Evangelical Movement W W I I New Deal [1930 s 1940 s] Great Society & 1960 s Social Movements C O N S E R V A T I V E R E V O L U T I O N

Tensions during the Gilded Age Materialism & Corruption Progressivism Closed the western frontier [waste of natural resources]. Re-establish our moral energies. Industrialization Part II [corporate interests dominate]. Belief in progress. Growth of the big cities [corrupt political party machines]. Glorification of American individualism [“Gospel of Wealth”]. Economic prosperity [wide gap between rich and poor]. Social & political activism [the positive power of govt. will bring about social progress]. Optimism about the future. Confidence no problem is too difficult to overcome. Goal revitalize American democracy.

The Progressive Movement The Heritage of Populism + “Bryan” Democracy Progressivism § New types of leadership. Ø Political reformers. Ø New generation of thinkers and scholars. Ø “Muckracker” journalists. § Influence of social Christianity. § Increasing role of women.