1. Chapter 18 Section 1 US HIS Mr. Love notes

2. The Rise of Progressivism 1890 – 1920 is known as the Progressive Era. Progressivism – a collection of different ideas and activities about how to fix the problems within American society. Believed scientific principles could help gov’t.

3. The Rise of Progressivism Journalists called muckrakers investigated social conditions. Journalists called muckrakers investigated social conditions. Articles led to public debates Articles led to public debates Jacob Riis – wrote, How the Other Half Lives, describes poverty and crime in immigrant neighborhoods. Jacob Riis – wrote, How the Other Half Lives, describes poverty and crime in immigrant neighborhoods. Brought new issues to American public Brought new issues to American public

4. Making government efficiency Government efficiency became a top priority Government efficiency became a top priority Many in the cities wanted to use a commission plan rather than politicians. Why? Many in the cities wanted to use a commission plan rather than politicians. Why? 1901, Galveston, TX was first to use a commission system. 1901, Galveston, TX was first to use a commission system.

5. Democracy and Progressivism Robert La Follete, Wisconsin Gov., pushed for a direct primary. A party election in which all party members vote for a candidate to run in the general election Three new reforms were put into use for voters Initiative – allows citizens to legislation and requires legislators to vote on it. Referendum – allows proposed legislation to be to be submitted to the voters by approval. Recall – allows voters to demand a special election to remove an elected official from office

6. Democracy and Progressivism Also led to 17th amendment – where voters elect Senators rather than state legislators electing senators. Also led to 17th amendment – where voters elect Senators rather than state legislators electing senators.

7. The Suffrage Movement SM – movement for women’s voting rights Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton start the movement at the Seneca Falls Convention. June 1919, the Senate passes the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote by 1920.

8. Social Welfare Progressivism Many new work standards are put in place to help workers. Many new work standards are put in place to help workers. Temperance movement also began Temperance movement also began Moderate or eliminate alcohol. Moderate or eliminate alcohol. Led by Women’s Christian Temperance Union Led by Women’s Christian Temperance Union Pushed for Prohibition Pushed for Prohibition

9. Progressives vs. Big Business Two sides on Big Business Break up big business Create gov’t agencies Some Americans want Socialism. What is Socialism?