1. The progressive movement
Roots of Progressivism
Section 1

2. I. Progressive Ideals Honest, efficient government Women’s suffrage
Limited child labor
Reduce alcohol abuse

3. II. Progressivism Is: Series of responses to American problems
Industrialization and urbanization created social problems

4. III. Muckrakers
Muckrakers: Journalists who investigate social conditions and political corruption
Exposed unfair practices in large corporations
Targeted social and government problems

5. IV. Government Reforms City governments
Commission Plan: Divided city government into several departments, each controlled by an expert commissioner
Council-manager system: city council would hire a city manager to run the city instead of the mayor
Direct primary: All party members could vote for a candidate to run in the general election, overruling party bosses

6. V. Suffrage
Elizabeth Candy Stanton began women’s rights conventions in 1848, Carrie Catt NAWSA’s leader
In 1890, women began lobbying
After a long battle in Congress, the 19th Amendment was added, giving women the right to vote

7. V. Reforming Society
Child labor awareness led to minimum age and maximum hours requirements
Health and Safety
Restaurants must be clean
Minimum standards for light, air, room size, and sanitation
Prohibition
Laws banning the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcohol
Regulating Big Business