PPT-The Progressive Era Progressivism

Spurred on by depression of 1893 Sprang from Liberal concern for the poor and conservative desires for efficiency Established in the urban centers Practical Application ProgressivesPragmatists Utilized scientific method for reform activities. and what became of them and their causes?”. Study Questions. What factors and events contributed to the Populist Movement?. Who were the Populists & what was their Platform?. What conditions contributed to the end of Populism?. . Patricia Cline Cohen • Sarah Stage. . Susan M. . Hartmann. CHAPTER 21. . Progressivism from the Grass Roots to the White House. , . 1890-1916. At the beginning of the new century, . reformers. 1. . addressed many of the problems that had contributed to the social upheavals of the late 1800s.. The Origins of Progressivism. Journalists and writers exposed the unsafe conditions that factory workers, including women and children, often faced.. GHHS. Progressive era. I. Sources of Progressive Reform. A. Industrialization, with all its increase in productivity and the number of consumer goods, created . 1) Unemployment and labor unrest . 2) Wasteful use of natural resources . Progressivism is defined as seeking to create a just society through governmental action, direct democracy, and volunteerism; progressivism challenged the traditional American way of thinking and governing.. JUMBO QUESTIONS 28. Argumentation. At the beginning of this chapter, the authors reference a Progressive reformer who thought that “the real heart of the Progressive Movement was to use the government as an agency of human welfare.” Support, modify, or refute this statement. . Government and Politics at Home and Abroad. Chapter 12. Politics in the Gilded Age. Americans thought of themselves as living in a democracy- but the power of business seemed to call that into question. Who was in charge- the citizens or the corporations? Wasn’t it the government’s job to look out for the people? Then why were so many leaders siding with the industrialists?. U.S. HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY. CHAPTER 6. RISE OF PROGRESSIVISM. Progressivism. is a collection of different ideas & activities, not a tightly organized political movement with a specific set of goals. progressivism. Progressivism was a crusade against the problems associated with the rapid growth of industries and urbanization . Progressive Reformers . specifically . targeted the abuses of urban political bosses and corporate robber barons. . Introduction. Nearly 76 million Americans greeted the new century in 1900. Almost one in seven of them were foreign-born. The 20. th. century will bring in ethnically and racially mixed American people than before. These new crusaders will call themselves the Progressives. . The Roots of Progressivism . Learning targets. By the end of this lesson you will. :. . ● . Define Progressivism, muckrakers, direct primary, the temperance movement, socialism. . ● . Discuss how Progressives believed they could improve society. Birth control movement. Ellis Island. Federal Trade Commission. Fordism. Industrial Workers of the World. Maternalist. reforms. Muckraking. Muller v. Oregon. New feminism. Progressive Party. Pure Food and Drug Act. Dr. Donnelly. Transforming into Modern America. 1865: no electric lighting; no refrigeration; mail delivery could take months.. Between 1790 and 1860, only 36,000 new inventions had been patented in the U.S.. JUMBO QUESTIONS 28. Argumentation. At the beginning of this chapter, the authors reference a Progressive reformer who thought that “the real heart of the Progressive Movement was to use the government as an agency of human welfare.” Support, modify, or refute this statement. .