THE PROGRESSIVE ERA Evaluating Primary Sources

Four goals of Progressivism1.Protecting social welfare-soften the harsh

conditions of industrialization2.Promoting moral improvement-uplift the lives

of city dwellers through improving personal behavior

3.Creating economic reform-to promote more fair competition in the market place

4.Fostering efficiency-making the workplace more scientific and efficient

From left to right:“I must hurry”“Wait a second”“Let ‘er go John”“I’ll just have a bite”“I can’t wait all day for that number”“Rush this sonny”“Step lively”“Get a move on boys”

Working for better social conditions

Patriotic CitizenDeserving Old AgeIll-paid labor