Unit 10 Lesson 1: The Progressive Movement Flashcards
During the Progressive Era, Americans were on a course to change the nation. Elaborate what policy did they belive in
. Activists were united by a rejection of the laissez-faire attitude of the Gilded Age. Laissez-faire, a policy that government should interfere as little as possible in the nation’s economy, had been cast aside in favor of the belief that the government should intervene to provide fair opportunities for all.
Who were progerssive refomers
. While reformers were predominantly middle class, educated, and white, there were Progressives in both parties and among different groups. Women, people of color, religious leaders, politicians, and journalists were all active in the Progressive movement. Each group sought to make the government more responsive to the needs of citizens.
What was the population like 1870-1900
The American population almost doubled between 1870 and 1900.
What is progressivism
Progressivism was a political and social movement intended to address the problems caused by the rapid growth of cities and industries.
What led to huge econmoic growth
New technology and new markets led to huge economic growth.
How was life starting to change
People were moving from rural areas to work in factories in large cities. Small-scale manufacturing was replaced by large national corporations.
How much did manufactoruing grow between 1863 and 1899
Between 1863 and 1899, manufacturing grew by more than eight hundred percent.
What did the rapid expanision of industries led to and how did it make progressives feel
The rapid expansion of industries, the growing population, and the move to cities led to a number of social problems. Progressives were determined to find solutions to the ills that faced the nation.
Progressivism attempted to reform a number of areas:
- poverty
- women’s suffrage
- government corruption
- unsafe working conditions
- unsanitary living conditions
- unfair labor and business practices
- racial discrimination and violence
What was progressivism?
Progressivism was a political and social movement that attempted to solve the problems caused by the rapid growth of industry and cities.
What problems did progressivism try to solve?
Progressives tried to solve issues associated with poverty, racial discrimination, women’s rights, government corruption, unfair and unsafe labor conditions, and unsanitary living conditions in cities.
Reformers were found in all aspects of American life, including churches. Elaborate what was social gospel
A religious movement called the social gospel applied Christian values and activism to social problems.
Who was influence by the social gospel
Middle-class reformers were strongly influenced by the movement.
How did the social gospel infleunce politicts
A growing group of ministers began to become politically active, preaching that Christian values and activism could overcome issues like poverty and unfair labor practices.
What was women role in socail gospel
Women became increasingly active in church groups focused on progressive goals.
What did preachers like Washington Gladden support
Preachers like Washington Gladden supported progressive ideas like the right to strike.
Who was Washington Gladden
Gladden even served on the city council for Columbus, Ohio. He was a vocal supporter of unionizing workers. He spoke about his beliefs and wrote articles for religious publications.
What did relgious reforms support
Religious reformers also supported the temperance movement and an end to child labor.
REakigous leaders urged tha passge of what laws
Religious leaders urged the passage of temperance laws to limit alcohol consumption and laws to protect children from unfair labor practices.
How did religous reform movement spread to cities
The religious reform movement spread to cities. Groups like the Young Men’s Christian Association organized to address issues faced by youth in cities.
Who was Dwight Lyman Moody
Former shoe salesman-turned-preacher, Dwight Lyman Moody, held large revivals that attracted huge crowds. Moody was charismatic and passionate. He did his best to offer salvation to the poor living in Chicago’s slums. He believed that sharing the gospel of Jesus was the best way to improve the lives of the working poor.
What was the social gospel?
The social gospel was a religious movement that applied Christian principles to social issues like poverty.
What progressive ideals did reform-minded preachers support?
Progressive preachers supported labor’s right to strike, the temperance movement, and an end to child labor.
What was teh gilded age all about
The Gilded Age was marked by a rise in fortunes for factory owners. It also led to record poverty for most American workers. The wealthy and powerful preyed on the poor and weak. Poor workers worked long hours in dangerous conditions.
Many of the issues created in the Gilded Age were exposed in articles and books written by
muckrakers
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What does muckraker mean
Muckraker was a term for investigative journalists of the time.
What did muckrakers write about
They wrote about issues like unsanitary and unsafe conditions in factories and mills. These journalists brought the plight of workers, violence against African Americans, and corruption in politics to the attention of the American public.
Which era did prominet muckrakers show up
The Progressive Era produced a number of prominent muckrakers
Who was Ida Tarbell, waht was her impact
Ida Tarbell was an investigative journalist known for her work exposing the unfair business practices of the Standard Oil Company.
Who was Jacob Riis, what was his impact
Jacob Riis revealed the harsh reality of life in New York’s slums through photographs in his book How the Other Half Lives.
What was Lincoln Steffens knwon for
Lincoln Steffens was an investigative journalist known for his work uncovering political corruption.
What was “The shame of the Cities”
Limcoln Steffens wrote a series of articles called The Shame of the Cities. The articles uncovered unethical political practices in major American cities. Steffens wrote about corrupt dealings between big business owners and political leaders.
Who was Upyon Sinclair
Upton Sinclair was an American writer known for his novel The Jungle. His book highlighted unsanitary and unsafe conditions in the meatpacking industry.
What impact did muckrakers have
Muckrakers brought these and many other issues into the public eye, and Americans began to demand change.
What are intellectuals
Writers and leaders who influenced their cultures were also known as intellectuals. They studied and reflected on the problems of the time and provided ideas and actions for improving them.
What are examples of intellectuals
People such as Jacob Riis, Upton Sinclair, and W. E. B. Du Bois fit into this category.
Most reform began at the grassroots level, what does that mean
Most reform began at the grassroots level, or with the people.
Why was Jacob Riis’s book How the Other Half Lives important?
Riis’s book was important because it used photographs and words to show how bad conditions were in New York’s slums. It brought to light the struggles of the urban poor.
What does grassroots reform mean?
Grassroots reform means that reform begins with the people.
What does P.I.E stand for
- P - Persuade: The author pushes a certain opinion or calls readers to some action. Examples: newspaper editorials and advertisements
- I - Inform: The author is writing to share facts about a topic. Examples: encyclopedias, maps, timelines, some news reports, and research articles
- E - Entertain: The author intends to amuse or entertain readers. Examples: fictional stories, comics, and some poems
