The Progressive Era 1890 1920 What is Progressivism

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The Progressive Era 1890 - 1920

The Progressive Era 1890 - 1920

What is Progressivism? Political movement Reaction to the unregulated, free market of the industrial

What is Progressivism? Political movement Reaction to the unregulated, free market of the industrial revolution The belief that industrial revolution, urbanization led to social problems: Child labor Political corruption Public health Poor working conditions

Who were the Progressives? Urban Educated Middle-class Leaders were journalists, social workers, educators, politicians,

Who were the Progressives? Urban Educated Middle-class Leaders were journalists, social workers, educators, politicians, and the clergy

Muckrakers Nickname given to journalists investigating conditions and political corruption Examples: The History of

Muckrakers Nickname given to journalists investigating conditions and political corruption Examples: The History of the Standard Oil Company by Ida Tarbell The Jungle by Upton Sinclair

Square Deal Teddy Roosevelt’s domestic plan Conservation of natural resources Control of corporations Consumer

Square Deal Teddy Roosevelt’s domestic plan Conservation of natural resources Control of corporations Consumer protections

As a group…. You will be assigned one piece of legislation, an organization or

As a group…. You will be assigned one piece of legislation, an organization or publication that is a response to progressive ideology. Briefly describe it. What does it change or attempt to change? What is it a reaction to? Important When How individuals connected to your assignment did it happen? is relevant today? Create a visual representation

Topics Meat Inspection Act Pure Food and Drug Act The Jungle Children’s Bureau Sherman

Topics Meat Inspection Act Pure Food and Drug Act The Jungle Children’s Bureau Sherman and Clayton Antitrust Act National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Federal Trade Commission National American Woman Suffrage Association

When listening to presentations… Write down the key points of the organization/legislation/publication in your

When listening to presentations… Write down the key points of the organization/legislation/publication in your notes. You will have an open note quiz on these topics. will need to keep these notes to study for the unit test.