PPT-The Progressive Era The Drive for Reform and Labor

Origins of Progressivism Industrialization urbanization and immigration brought benefits and challenging social problems A movement called Progressivism the belief that new ideas and honest efficient government could bring about social justice began in the 1890s. 1900. -1917. Sources: . Maier, . ch. . 22,. . Tindall. , and on Samuel P. Hays’s . Conservation and the Gospel of Efficiency: The Progressive Conservation Movement, 1890-. 1920. Who were the Progressives?. By: Jack Whitten & 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 1890’s to the 1920’s. It was during this time period the Prohibition of alcohol, and the legalization of women’s right to vote occurred.. 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. . The Transformation of the American Republic and Society. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The Rise of the Progressives. Who are they and what was their philosophy?. The Social Issues the Progressives Addressed. What were they concerned about in 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. 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. . What were the attitudes of Progressive social reformers towards immigrants?. Read Document A…Textbook excerpts on the Social Gospel & settlement houses at the turn of the century.. What was the Social Gospel movement?. 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. . What was the Progressive Movement?. “A . Response to . Industrialism”. “A Search for ORDER”. How . does one produce a more humane, yet “ordered” society?. “Innovative Nostalgia”. Social Darwinists. How did farmers respond to their problems?. 1870-1890. : extension of farming to the Great Plains and the . greater use of machinery led to an abundance of crops. .. More crops drove prices down . but the cost of running a farm remained high.. Progressive Era Review Chapter 17 & 18 Social Gospel vs. Social Darwinism Using Christian teachings and applying them to society Applying Darwin’s theory of “Survival of the fittest” to society and business 1890-1920. Terms to Know. Progressivism: Movement to respond to societal problems caused by industrialization and urbanization.. Socialism: . a political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a . lead to change in the United States?. Do Now:. a) Progressive Political Reform Worksheet. Homework:. Read . The Americans . Textbook pages 523-531 and answer questions 2, 3, 4, and 5.. Progressive Movement.