Nc goal #7 progressivism notes
- 1. ProgressivismImproving Americans Living and Working Conditions
- 2. What is progressivism? Concern for the state of societyLasted from 1895?- World War IMajor areas of concernEconomic- Large CorporationsSocial- Immigration and LaborPolitical- efficiency and democracy
- 3. Specific issues progressives wanted to tackle Labor (safety, hours, pay)Immigration (Americanization and limitation)Racism (Blacks, Asians, and Mexicans)Sanitation (city and food industry)White slavery (peonage and prostitution)AlcoholLarge dominating corporations
- 4. The MuckrakersJournalists who wanted the truth exposedJacob RiisPoverty in NYCExposed the slums in photographsIda TarbellCriticized Standard Oil CompanyLincoln SteffensBrought to light the corruption of city governments
- 6. LaborManagement’s focus was speed and efficiency Repetitive tasksDangerousSliced fingersWorkers lost control of machines Often locked in
- 7. ImmigrationAmericanizationHenry Ford’s melting pot“I am a good American”Graduation ceremonyOld dressAmerican made clothesLimitation on Immigration set2% rule150,000 a year
- 8. Inequality and Racism Southern states mandate segregated schools in 1876SC spent $14 on a white student and $1 on a black student80% of African Americans still live in rural areas Jim crow lawsLA Grandfather clause
- 9. Niagara Movement and the NAACP Met on Canadian sidePledged actionVotingEqual accessIntegrationEquality before the lawConference organized the NAACP
- 10. Sanitation City sewageMeat packing industryUpton Sinclair’s “The Jungle”
- 11. Prohibit alcoholMen spend more time at tavern than at homeWaste of moneyShow up late to workCausing injuries at workLowering productivity
- 13. The Large CorporationIda Tarbell brings it to the common personRural areas receive mail, now know what is going onRockefeller- 80% of oilJ. P. MorganBusting up the trust
- 14. The Trusts
- 15. The Progressive EraWho were the muckrakers and what did they want to accomplish?What was the Niagara Movement? Was it successful?Why was their a push to prohibit alcohol?