PPT-The Origins of Progressivism

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. 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?. http://. www.schooltube.com. /video/9557a346fd794c52a1b0/The%20Birth%20of%20Progressivism-. Progressive Movement (1890’s). Journalists and Writers exposed the unsafe conditions in factories.. Progressive Movement. . Patricia Cline Cohen • Sarah Stage. . Susan M. . Hartmann. CHAPTER 21. . Progressivism from the Grass Roots to the White House. , . 1890-1916. 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.. “Americans still have a mission to the world but we shall have to save ourselves before we can hope to save anyone else.” Henry Ford. Change and Backlash. 1920s. 1920s – A New and Threatening America . Progressives . “advocated reforms to confront the problems caused by industrialization and urbanization” in the early 1900s. General belief that the government could protect the public interest and restore order to society.. 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. Progressives=Pragmatists. Utilized scientific method for reform activities. 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. . Comparing the presidential leadership of T. Roosevelt, W. H. Taft, and W. Wilson in obtaining passage of measures regarding trust-busting, the Hepburn At, the Pure Food and Drug Act, the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Reserve Act and conservation. 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. Ch 5.1. Monday, . F. ebruary 27, 2012. Daily goal:. Understand what is a muckraker, who was Jacob Riis and what book he wrote.. Understand how direct primary, initiative, referendum and recall changed . The Progressive Movement. 18.1 The Roots of Progressivism. 18.2 Roosevelt in Office. 18.3 The Taft Administration. 18.4 The Wilson Years. 18.1 The Roots of Progressivism.  . The Rise of Progressivism. Origins of the Cold War – . #8 Kennan’s Long Telegram & Containment. Developed by a young diplomat and State Department Soviet specialist, George F. Kennan. The Long . Telegram (1946) . was widely circulated within U.S. bureaucracy.