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1 The Progressive Era Populism and Progressivism Standard 13
Evaluate efforts to reform American society and politics in the Progressive Era.

2 In 1871, political humorist & author Mark Twain scoffed, “What is the chief end of man?—to get rich. In what way?—dishonestly if we can; honestly if we must.”

3 The Gilded Age Late 1800s Big difference between rich and poor
1890: average laboring family earned $380 a year Robber Barons = very wealthy, high society Bribery, influential campaign contributions and other forms of political corruption ensure that the rich remained rich This is why the Progressive Era was needed

4 Populism – Political Reform
Definition: a political movement that sought to reform government corruption Populists formed the People’s Party 1892: Nominated James B. Weaver for President 1896: Nominated William Jennings Bryan Party dissolved following Bryan’s defeat, but party proposals did influence future efforts to reform government

5 Progressivism = an urban reform movement similar to efforts of the Populists Worked to enact business regulation laws Interstate Commerce Act (1887) Pendleton Act (1883): sought to end spoils system by creating civil service system

6 Educated public about changes needed in society
a. Describe the influence of muckrakers on affecting change by bringing attention to social problems. Muckrakers Journalists and novelists/writers who attempted to expose abuses and corruption in businesses, government, and society Exposed the “muck” in America Educated public about changes needed in society

7 A Muckraker who in 1906 wrote The Jungle
a. Describe the influence of muckrakers on affecting change by bringing attention to social problems. Upton Sinclair A Muckraker who in 1906 wrote The Jungle Exposed unsafe and unsanitary working conditions in the meatpacking industry Readers included President Theodore Roosevelt Disgusted citizens - called for changes in the laws protecting food

8 Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
Supported by President Theodore Roosevelt after he read The Jungle Mandated safe and sanitary conditions for food preparation and packaging Also put regulations on medicines

9 b. Examine and explain the roles of women in reform movements.
Ida Tarbell 1904: published The History of the Standard Oil Company Exposed the company’s monopoly & corruption Led to a government antitrust suit against the company—the company was then broken up

10 b. Examine and explain the roles of women in reform movements.
Hull House = a settlement house that helped immigrants and the poor settle into U.S. culture through recreation, education and social activities (kind of like a community center) Opened in Chicago in 1889 Founded by Jane Addams

11 Women in the Progressive Era
Played a significant role in progressivism Fought for women’s suffrage (right to vote) 19th amendment In response to their help in supporting WWI Increased regulation of child labor Expanded public schooling Established libraries Improved care for mentally ill Improved housing and medical treatment for the poor

12 NAACP: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
c. Connect the decision of Plessy v. Ferguson to the expansion of Jim Crow laws and the formation of the NAACP. “Jim Crow” laws legal segregation (separation) of the races lasts until the 1960s Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) Supreme Court case that established policy of “separate but equal”, which meant segregation was legal. Separate facilities for blacks and whites are okay as long as there are facilities for both. NAACP: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Founded in 1909 to fight for social, political, and economic equality

13 Plessy v. Ferguson In 1890, Louisiana passed the Separate Car Act. The act required the separation of blacks and whites on railway cars. Louisiana’s Separate Car Act was reviewed by the United States Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). Its ruling established the principle of “separate but equal,” Thus, as long as public facilities were equal, races could be separated. The ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson allowed a variety of Jim Crow laws to be enacted that segregated all aspects of society. Even in Arlington National Cemetery, until the late 1940s, fallen black soldiers were buried in a segregated section.

14 D. Describe Progressive legislative actions including empowerment of the voter, labor laws, and the conservation movement. Progressives also worked to reform political process through greater citizen participation Encouraged: Initiative: allows individuals to place an issue before voters Referendum: allows voters to accept or reject proposed legislation Recall: a process citizens can use to remove an official from office

15 Seventeenth Amendment 1913: 17th Amendment ratified
D. Describe Progressive legislative actions including empowerment of the voter, labor laws, and the conservation movement. Seventeenth Amendment 1913: 17th Amendment ratified Allows for the direct election of U.S. senators by the people Hoped this would make members of Congress more accountable to citizens (Prior to 17th Amendment, senators were chosen by state legislators)

16 Labor Unions Continued to fight for welfare of workers Pushed for
8 hour work days Improved safety in the workplace End to child labor

17 Keating-Owen Child Labor Act
1912: President Woodrow Wilson pushed for laws strengthening labor unions Keating-Owen Labor Act of 1916 Prohibited the sale of products made by children across state lines

18 TRIANGLE SHIRTWAIST FACTORY FIRE NYC 1911

19 Typical NYC Sweatshop, 1910

20 The Triangle Factory after the fire

21 Dead bodies on the sidewalk
Scene at the Morgue (145 Dead)

22 Reform living conditions
For the poor in cities

23 D. Describe Progressive legislative actions including empowerment of the voter, labor laws, and the conservation movement. President Theodore Roosevelt also began a Progressive conservation movement, which conserved millions of acres of wilderness lands, particularly in western states. His efforts led to the establishment of a national park system that included Yosemite in California & Yellowstone in Wyoming.

24 Practice Question In 1906, Congress passed the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act. Both laws were in response to industry practices exposed by Muckrakers Political machines Corrupt politicians Company presidents

25 Practice Question 2. The People’s Party was formed by the a. Populists
b. Progressives c. labor unions d. muckrakers

26 Practice Question 3. The Seventeenth Amendment calls for the election of United States senators by a. the people b. state legislators c. only other senators d. registered progressives

27 Practice Question 4. What was granted by ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment? A. the right of people to elect U.S. senators B. the right to due process C. a woman’s right to vote D. the right of workers to form unions

28 Practice Question 5. Jim Crow laws were passed by southern legislatures following Reconstruction. What was the purpose of Jim Crow laws? A. to expand the rights of African Americans B. to ensure segregation of African Americans in a southern society C. to force compliance with the 14th and 15th Amendments D. to prohibit southerners from disenfranchising African Americans

29 Practice Question The United States Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education (1954) overturned which principle upheld in the Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) decision? A. freedom of speech B. separate but equal C. clear and present danger D. right to petition the government

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