Progressivism Begins The Progressives Govt, Voter, +Worker Reform Other Reforms Limits to Progressivism
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 male worker make for a 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 20 th 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 legislation 2. Referendum: Allowed for legislation to be submitted for voter approval 3. 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 18 th 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 19 th 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 democracy 2. Reformed Education 3. 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 Company 3. David Phillips: Linked big business with 75 U.S. senators 4. John Spargo: Exposed terrible child working conditions 5. Ray Stannard Baker: Revealed long pattern of racism discrimination