1. U.S. History I Chapter 8 “The Progressive Era” Clockwise from left: Tenement, Children in Poverty, Industrial Pollution, Worker Unrest, Political Corruption, & Worker Conditions

2. Chapter 8 Section1 “The Drive for Reform” 2.3, 2.5, 3.6, & 3.8 “The Drive for Reform” 2.3, 2.5, 3.6, & 3.8

3. Origins of Progressivism Many felt that Industrialization and Urbanization caused social and political problems. Many felt that Industrialization and Urbanization caused social and political problems. “Progress”ives: wanted to fix the “ills” of society “Progress”ives: wanted to fix the “ills” of society What is step in one in ALL 12-Step programs (AA…etc)? What is step in one in ALL 12-Step programs (AA…etc)? http://dig.lib.niu.edu/gildedage/ (Illinois During the Gilded Age) http://dig.lib.niu.edu/gildedage/ (Illinois During the Gilded Age) http://dig.lib.niu.edu/gildedage/

4. Muckrakers “Reveal” the Need for Reform What is “Muck”? What is “Muck”? What is a Rake? What is a Rake? Muckraker: Writer’s who “exposed” America’s “dirt” (Problems) Muckraker: Writer’s who “exposed” America’s “dirt” (Problems) Lincoln Steffens: The Shame of the Cities-Exposed Political Corruption (Top Right) Lincoln Steffens: The Shame of the Cities-Exposed Political Corruption (Top Right) Jacob Riis: How The Other Half Lives-Exposed Immigrant Conditions Jacob Riis: How The Other Half Lives-Exposed Immigrant Conditions Ida Tarbell: The History of Standard Oil-Criticized Rockefeller and Standard Oil Monopoly (Top Left) Ida Tarbell: The History of Standard Oil-Criticized Rockefeller and Standard Oil Monopoly (Top Left) Upton Sinclair: The Jungle- Criticized meat industry (Bottom Right) Upton Sinclair: The Jungle- Criticized meat industry (Bottom Right)

5. Progressives Reform Society Walter Rauschenbusch: Christianity and the Social Crisis- America needed to follow The Holy Bible to “fix” society (Social Gospel) “Revive” Society Walter Rauschenbusch: Christianity and the Social Crisis- America needed to follow The Holy Bible to “fix” society (Social Gospel) “Revive” Society *many protestant leaders followed the Social Gospel (Child Labor/Shorter Workweek) *many protestant leaders followed the Social Gospel (Child Labor/Shorter Workweek) Jane Addams: 1889: Opened “Hull-House” in Chicago: “Settlement House” to aid urban poor (Women/Children) Jane Addams: 1889: Opened “Hull-House” in Chicago: “Settlement House” to aid urban poor (Women/Children) Have you ever the story of Rosemary’s Baby? Have you ever the story of Rosemary’s Baby?

6. Hull House-Boo! What purpose would “devil baby” legend serve? Hint: Think about Social gospel

7. Protecting Children and Industrial Workers 1902: National Child Labor Committee 1902: National Child Labor Committee 1912: U.S. Children’s Bureau: Looked out for Health and Welfare of Children 1912: U.S. Children’s Bureau: Looked out for Health and Welfare of Children John Dewey: Wanted children to think “critically” and not just memorize facts John Dewey: Wanted children to think “critically” and not just memorize facts Triangle Shirtwaste Company: 1911 146 Workers killed in fire Triangle Shirtwaste Company: 1911 146 Workers killed in fire *Led to workplace safety laws *Led to workplace safety laws *many states also limited workday to 10 hours *many states also limited workday to 10 hours 1905: Lochner v. U.S.: Ruled law “unconstitutional” “Right to work case” 1905: Lochner v. U.S.: Ruled law “unconstitutional” “Right to work case”

8. Reforming Government 1900: Galveston, TX 1900: Galveston, TX Hurricane killed 8,000 People (Largest Natural Disaster in U.S. History) Hurricane killed 8,000 People (Largest Natural Disaster in U.S. History) Led to change from Mayor to “Commission” system of power (5 member commission board) Led to change from Mayor to “Commission” system of power (5 member commission board)

9. “Laboratory of Democracy” Robert La Follette: Gov. of Wisconsin Robert La Follette: Gov. of Wisconsin Direct Primary: Citizens vote for “nominee” that can run in election Direct Primary: Citizens vote for “nominee” that can run in election Initiative: Citizens can use a petition to put issue on a ballot Initiative: Citizens can use a petition to put issue on a ballot Referendum: Citizens can approve or reject laws on ballot Referendum: Citizens can approve or reject laws on ballot Recall: Power to remove elected official before their term ended Recall: Power to remove elected official before their term ended