Issues of Progressivism. No one had regulated what the trusts (groups that control an entire...

Issues of ProgressivismIssues of Progressivism

No one had regulated what the trusts (groups that control an entire industry) did They cut prices to get rid of competition. Later, raised prices (and profits!)

Passed Sherman Anti-Trust Act in 1890 Made it illegal for companies to gain control of an

industry to forming trusts. Enforced by Theodore Roosevelt when he

became president in 1901 He got rid of all the trusts!

Before After

Alerted Americans to the unsanitary conditions of the meat-packing industry

Led to an investigation of the industry

Created the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act to protect consumers

Labor unions grew and demanded better conditions Samuel Gompers was a major leader as founder of the

American Federation of Labor Used strikes to get demands met

Promoted minimum wage laws Passed at the state level

Limited working hours Passed at the state level Targeted to help women, children and men in

dangerous jobs only. Helped the unemployed

Accomplished by individuals

Jane Addams and others created hull houses- group homes in city slums to help poor urban residents Provides information to new immigrants Helped the unemployed find jobs Developed education centers for residents Created neighborhood health clinics Ran citizenship classes