ch 28 powerpoint notes Flashcards
major changes in the late 19th century:
industrialization, urbanization, immigration
these phenomena advanced u.s. economy:
social, economic, political problems
origins of progressive movement:
social, economic, political problems
growing middle class sees … and believe that … with … could bring about … to correct issues
these issues; educated leaders; modern ideas; reforms
motivated by …
religion
different groups for different
injusticese
curb power of
monopolies
improve common persons conditions of
life and labor
(political reform) corrupt politicians ran
many cities
(political reform) political machine used
bribery and violence to maintain power
(political reform) problem: corrupt politiians … and neglected …
enriched themselves; city services (water, sanitation, building inspection)
(business reform) big business had
great power
(business reform) busines had
monopoliees
(business reform) unfair
business practices
(business reform) small businesses had
little chance
(social reform) immigrants and minorities had
harsh lives
(social reform) enormous gap between
rich and poor
(social reform) poor
living conditions
(social reform) unsafe …. and low …
working conditions; pay
(social reform) child
labor
jane adams was
college educated
addams inspired by trip to
london
(jane addams) settlement houses: community center that
provided social services to urban poor
(jane addams) settlement houses provided:
child care; enlish classes for immigrants; arts programs for adults