PPT-The Progressive Reform

By Jack Whitten amp Cameron Ray What is the Progressive Reform The Progressive Reform or the Progressive Era was a time in A merican history ranging from around the 1890s to the 1920s It was during this time period the Prohibition of alcohol and the legalization of womens right to vote occurred. :. How did progressives bring reform to urban & state governments?. . Warm-Up Question:. How effective were progressive reformers in addressing:. (a) Problems in cities?. (b) Discrimination against African-Americans?. The Progressive Era. March 25. th. 1911 – a fire broke out on the upper floors of a factory building – and nearly 150 died (trapped, some jumped, some burned). Was not the worst industrial fire ever, but had a huge impact on public consciousness- and became an example of why business NEEDED regulation. Focused attention on the social divisions within America. The Progressive Era. As the 1800s ended, only a handful of people were wealthy, while immigrants and poor laborers continued to live and work under harsh conditions. . Many citizens and government officials began to demand reforms in government, business, and society. . A time of change. 4 goals of progressives. 1: Protecting social welfare. YMCA (young men’s Christian association). Salvation army. Better working conditions. 2: Promoting Moral Improvement. Prohibition. . Patricia Cline Cohen • Sarah Stage. . Susan M. . Hartmann. CHAPTER 21. . Progressivism from the Grass Roots to the White House. , . 1890-1916. The Progressive Era. As the 1800s ended, only a handful of people were wealthy, while immigrants and poor laborers continued to live and work under harsh conditions. . Many citizens and government officials began to demand reforms in government, business, and society. . During the last part of the 1800’s industrialization had contributed to growth of cities, population, and wealth.. What were some of the negatives from this era?. Literature . Yellow Journalism. . 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 . Reaction to the Gilded Age. Sources of Progressive Reform . A. Industrialization, with its increase in productivity and the number of consumer goods, created. Unemployment and labor unrest. Wasteful use of natural resources . Everything is not what it appears to be!. Vocabulary. Glided Age. Progressive Movement. Corruption. Spoils system. Recall. Initiative. Referendum. 16. th. Amendment. 17. th. amendment. Muckraker. Introduction. 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. . 1890-1920. Section 1: The Drive for Reform. Terms and People. Progressivism – movement that responded to the pressures of industrialization and urbanization by promoting reforms. Muckraker – writer who uncovers and exposes misconduct in politics or business. The Main Idea. Progressives focused on . three areas of reform. : . easing the suffering of the urban poor, improving unfair and dangerous working conditions, and reforming government at the national, state, and local levels. . THE BIG QUESTIONS:. How did farmers respond to the problems they faced in the late 19. th. Century?. How. did muckrakers and other Progressives reform American Society?. What has been the legacy of the Progressive Presidents?.