An Overview Progressive Movement
Jan 03, 2016
A. 1901-1917 (Roosevelt to WWI)
B. Began at state and local levels1. “Wisconsin Idea” ~ Bob LaFollette
C. Examples of state reforms1. state income tax2. direct primary
D. Philosophy1. pragmatism ~ “Trial and Error”
I. Middle Class Reform Movement
A. Restore control of government to the common man
B. Correct abuses caused by industry
C. Restore equality of economic opportunity
II. Three Aims of Progressives
A. Use the government to achieve social and economic goals
B. Unfortunately…1. urban (city) governments
often very corrupt2. state and federal government
often very pro-business
III. Liberal Movement
A. Muckrakers ~ writers who exposed the problems of society
1. Upton Sinclair ~ The Jungle
a. labor conditionsb. foul meat packing
IV. Influence of writers
A. Susan B. Anthony ~ women’s suffrage
B. Jane Addams ~ settlement houses
C. Margaret Sanger ~ birth control advocate
D. Florence Kelley ~ anti-child labor
V. Women's Movement
VI. Progressive PresidentsA. Teddy Roosevelt (1901-1909)
1. consumer protection
2. “Square Deal”3. trustbuster4. conservation5. “Cowboy”6. Republican