Roosevelt and Progressivism CHAPTER ROOSEVELT-33768
What problems did reformers seek to solve? Progressivism- ◦reform movements that sought to raise living standards and correct wrongs in American society. 3 Goals: 1. Promote social welfare 2. Expand democracy 3. Create economic reform
Muckrakers Investigative journalism exposing social ills and political corruption. ch?v=Xxe9nosWawM
1. Social Reform Who? the poor, unemployed, immigrants, and workers How? Minimum wage laws, limits on working hours, help for the unemployed Prohibitionists- worked to prevent the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcohol
2. Expanding Democracy Public officials and government employees get jobs based on qualifications not patronage Civil services- exams Can’t fire someone for political reasons Direct Primary – preliminary election in which the people choose candidates to run for public office Initiative- voters directly propose laws Referendum- voters can approve proposed laws Recall- elected officials can be voted out of office
3. Economic Reform Limit power of big business Sherman Antitrust Act illegal to form trusts
What was Roosevelt’s Square Deal? Known as the 3 C’s: ◦ conservation of natural resources, ◦control of corporations, and ◦Consumer protection “All I ask is a square deal for every man. Give him a fair chance. Do not let him wrong any one, and do not let him be wronged.” Strengthen business regulation Fought corrupt political machines Support Sherman Antitrust Act Dissolved railroad, oil, and tobacco trusts Support labor unions Promote social welfare- consumers Meat Inspection Act Pure Food and Drug Act Conserve natural resources and wilderness Grand Canyon, Muir Woods, Pelican Island Created U.S. Forest Service Made the U.S. a major international force
What was Roosevelt’s Civil Rights Dilemma? Did not push for African American civil rights Believed AA should be treated fairly Appointed AA to Southern political offices Did not believe in AA suffrage Dilemma? If Roosevelt promoted civil rights, he offended many Americans. If he did not, he wasn’t true to his beliefs.
Muckraker School tube- Industrialization- Upton Sinclair The Jungle Upton Sinclair The Jungle song parody Excerpts:
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair Please fold your blank paper into 6 equal parts. As you read the excerpt from The Jungle, stop every couple of paragraphs and draw the photograph in your mind. When done, write a summary of what you have read.