Progressivism
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The document provides an overview of several important events and reforms that occurred during the Progressive Era in the early 20th century. It mentions muckrakers like Upton Sinclair, Ida Tarbell, and Lincoln Steffens who exposed corruption. It discusses the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that killed 146 workers, as well as reforms led by figures like Florence Kelley. The 16th Amendment allowed Congress to collect income taxes. Woodrow Wilson was elected president in 1912 with support from Progressives. The Federal Reserve system was also created during this time. Jim Crow laws led to segregation in the South. The women's suffrage movement fought for the right to vote.
Progressivism
- 1. Unit 2 Visual Reinforcement Progressivism
- 2. Muckrakers Triangle Fire Galveston Hurricane of 1900 Progressive State Reforms 16 th Amendment Election of 1912 Federal Reserve Jim Crow (caution: graphic images) Women’s Suffrage Movement Table of Contents
- 3. Upton Sinclair Progressive writer – expose on meat packing industry in US The Jungle (1906) was an immediate success selling over 150,000 copies.
- 4. Socialists in the United States wanted: End of capitalism Distribute wealth Government ownership of industries Socialism
- 5. Florence Kelley Leader in area of work reform: Prohibit child labor Regulate sweatshops Limit hours of work for women
- 6. Mother Jones Irish immigrant who was inspired by her own personal convictions and tragedies. Organized unions in the mines of West Virginia and Colorado.
- 7. What was a “muckraker”? Muckraker is a name that was first given to American writers in the early 20th century who exposed corruption and scandals in business and politics.
- 8. Ida Tarbell Famous exposé of the Standard Oil Company and its executive, John D. Rockefeller
- 9. Lincoln Steffens Investigative reporter, Steffens first and most noted book, The Shame of the Cities, dealt with political decay in America.
- 10. The Triangle Shirtwaist Company in 1911 146 workers died in an unsafe factory when a fire broke out. The doors were locked and many women jumped to their deaths.
- 21. More Power to Voters Direct Primary Voters select party candidate Initiative Voters put bill on ballot Referendum Voters approve/reject a law passed by legislature Recall Remove elected official before term is up
- 25. 16 th Amendment The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.
- 26. Tax Rates today…
- 27. William Howard Taft (27) Only person to serve in all 3 Branches of Federal Government: House of Reps President Chief Justice of Supreme Court
- 28. Election of 1912
- 29. Woodrow Wilson (28) Progressive Governor of New Jersey President of Princeton University Wins election because Republicans were split
- 30. What did the Federal Reserve Board create? A nationwide system of 12 regional reserve districts, each with its own central bank. These banks had the power to issue paper money.
- 32. Jim Crow After the end of Reconstruction, African Americans in the South lost their hard-won political rights. Jim Crow (segregation) became a fact of life in the South.
- 34. Lynching
- 36. Woman’s Suffrage
- 41. The Leaders…. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
- 42. Next generation of leaders… Carrie C. Catt and Alice Paul
- 43. Protest at White House…