Ch. 19 – the Progressive Era

19.1 – Origins of Progressivism Progressive Era – period of reform movements all working for “progress” in society.Progressive Era – period of reform movements all working for “progress” in society. More gov. oversight and social welfare programs.More gov. oversight and social welfare programs. Socialists – wanted wealth distributed more equally and gov. control of industries.Socialists – wanted wealth distributed more equally and gov. control of industries. Labor Movement – continued to grow despite opposition of management and court injunctions.Labor Movement – continued to grow despite opposition of management and court injunctions. Municipal reform – worked against spoils system and “Big Government.” Wanted ‘home rule.’Municipal reform – worked against spoils system and “Big Government.” Wanted ‘home rule.’

19.1 Muckrakers – writers and journalists that worked to expose the ills of society.Muckrakers – writers and journalists that worked to expose the ills of society. Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, led to Federal meat inspection program.Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, led to Federal meat inspection program.

19.2 Progressive Legislation – Various Progressive laws enacted in the early 1900s.Progressive Legislation – Various Progressive laws enacted in the early 1900s. Urban reforms : Urban reforms : Progressive politicians took some power from corrupt political bossesProgressive politicians took some power from corrupt political bosses Some utilities were taken over by local gov.Some utilities were taken over by local gov. Cities began to offer welfare services to the poor.Cities began to offer welfare services to the poor.

19.2 State Reforms : State Reforms : Power to the votersPower to the voters Direct primary for political nomineesDirect primary for political nominees 17 th Amendment allows popular election of senators17 th Amendment allows popular election of senators Initiative process allows voters to propose new lawsInitiative process allows voters to propose new laws Referendum lets voters approve or reject lawsReferendum lets voters approve or reject laws Recall allows voters to remove corrupt politiciansRecall allows voters to remove corrupt politicians Workplace Reforms – unsafe conditions, accident compensation, and child labor were all areas of improvementWorkplace Reforms – unsafe conditions, accident compensation, and child labor were all areas of improvement

19.2 Federal Reforms: Federal Reforms: Square Deal – Roosevelt’s slogan for reforms that were fair to both labor and management.Square Deal – Roosevelt’s slogan for reforms that were fair to both labor and management. Antitrust activism through the old Sherman Antitrust Act.Antitrust activism through the old Sherman Antitrust Act. Environmental activism – national parks and more responsible use of natural resourcesEnvironmental activism – national parks and more responsible use of natural resources Department of Labor established in 1912Department of Labor established in th, 17 th, 18 th Amendments ( see table p. 550 )16 th, 17 th, 18 th Amendments ( see table p. 550 ) 19 th Amendment – Women’s Suffrage19 th Amendment – Women’s Suffrage