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Progressivism Begins. The Progressives. Govt, Voter, +Worker Reform. Other Reforms. Limits to Progressivism. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 200. 200. 200. 200. 200. 300. 300. 300. 300. 300. 400. 400. 400. 400. 400. 500. 500. 500. 500. 500. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ProgressivismBegins
The Progressives
Govt, Voter, +Worker Reform
OtherReforms
Limits toProgressivism
Why did the Progressive Era happen when it did?
Because the gap between the rich and the poor had grown far to
large to be ignored.
What does IWW stand for?
Industrial Workers of the World
Around 1900, how much did an average worker make for a 60-80
hour work week?
Approximately $10-$12
Why did the idea of socialism appeal to many Americans during
the Progressive Era?
Because the idea of socialism promotes the idea of equal
distribution of economic wealth.
What movement, led by women, sought to outlaw child labor,
limit work hours, and establish soup kitchens in poor areas
throughout America?
The Settlement-House Movement
What social class were most progressives from AND which
social class did most progressives fight for??
They were from the Middle Class and fought for the rights of the
Lower Class
What was the book The Bitter Cry of the Children about?
It depicted the terrible working conditions that children had to endure in American factories.
Who were the Muckrakers? (Besides ‘Rakers of Muck’)
They were writers and journalists who helped expose many social, economic, and political problems
during this period.
Why is Ida Tarbell a well known Muckraker?
She wrote a book on the corrupt business practices of the Standard
Oil Company of the early 20th Century
What was the overall goal of the progressives?
To enact social, political, and economic change throughout the
United States
What was the overall purpose of the National Child Labor
Committee?
To abolish child labor in America
What is a direct primary?
It allows for voters to choose one candidate from each
political party to then run in the general election.
How did the introduction of workers’ compensation help
improve the working conditions in American
facotries?
Because the fewer accidents a company had, the less they had to
pay in insurance premiums.
Please define TWO of the following terms:
1. Initiative 2. Referendum
3. Recall
1. Initiative: Citizens can introduce legislation2. Referendum: Allowed for legislation to be submitted for voter approval3. Recall: Allowed citizens to vote someone out of office
Explain why Robert La Follette is important.
He introduced many new reforms in Wisconsin which soon spread to other parts of America. He introduced the direct primary,
initiative, referendum, and recall. He did all of this to give as much power as possible directly to the
people of the United States.
By 1900, what percentage of American children were attending
school?
About 72%
What was outlawed in the United States by the ratification of the
18th Amendment?
Alcohol
What does the WCTU stand for?
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Name the Supreme Court case which upheld a law stating that
women could only work 10 hour days
Muller v. Oregon
What is the purpose of a Public Service Commission?
They were created to control the rates that were charged by public utilities,
such as water and electric.
What event officially ended the Progressive Era?
The 19th Amendment: Women’s Right to Vote
What factor made change at the national level nearly impossible
for the Progressives?
Progressives were largely unorganized and mainly worked
independently of one another.
Name the Supreme Court case that stated segregation was ok as
long as facilities were equal.
Plessy v. Ferguson
What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Name THREE effects of the Progressive Movement?
1. Expanded democracy2. Reformed Education3. Improved the quality of life for millions of Americas
FINAL JEOPARDY
Category:
Muckrakers
Name at least THREE Muckrakers and what they were
well known for.
1. Lincoln Steffens: Described corruption of city governments across the U.S.2. Ida Tarbell: Exposed corruption of the Standard Oil Company3. David Phillips: Linked big business with 75 U.S. senators4. John Spargo: Exposed terrible child working conditions5. Ray Stannard Baker: Revealed long pattern of racism discrimination
