The Progressives n Who were the Progressives n

The Progressives n Who were the Progressives? n n Intellectuals and reformers committed to social change Four Goals of the Progressive Movement n n Protecting social welfare Promoting moral improvement Creating economic reform Fostering efficiency

Protecting Social Welfare n Social Gospel Jane Addams and Hull House n F. Kelley: Chief Inspector of IL. Factories & won the prohibition of child labor in IL n n Establishment of the YWCA n Opened libraries and recreation centers

Promoting Moral Reform n Morality held the key to improving life n n n n Temperance: moderation of alcohol Prohibition: Total banning of all alcohol WCTU: Women’s Christian Temperance Union Largest women’s group in history at that time: 245, 000 Women told to “do everything” and help promote morality in prisons, mental institutions and with immigrants Pushed to gain women right to vote Anti-Saloon League n Carry Nation

Creating Economic Reform n Organized socialist party Eugene V. Debs n Uneven balance amongst government, business and ordinary people n n Muckrakers n Journalists who wrote about corruption

Fostering Efficiency n Making society more efficient n Scientific Management n Developed under Frederick Winslow Taylor n He applied scientific principles to the work place n Most known for his time studies

How did these Progressives Change Society? n Reformed local and state governments n n n n New commissions for cities Lowering fares for public transportation New schools and parks Work relief for unemployed End of child labor Limiting working hours Reforming elections: Direct election of Senators