Transcript Chapter 18
Chapter 19 The Era of Progressive Reform 1890-1920 Chapter 19 Section 1 The Origins of Progressivism I. Describe the new reform ideas that took hold at the turn of the century. A. Two Leading Reformers 1- Henry George a) poverty arose because some people bought and held land until its price went up. Prevented land productivity. b) single tax – land not being used. 2- Edward Bellamy a) government control and promotion of businesses. I. Describe the new reform ideas that took hold at the turn of the century. B. Socialists C. Labor Movement 1) Bellamy’s view of government control 2) Socialist Party won elections in municipal (city) government 1) Unions focused on hours, wages, and working conditions. 2) Injunctions – court orders D. Municipal Reform 1) Opposed political bosses 2) Home Rule – a system by which cities exercise a limited degree of self-rule. II. Summarize the methods muckrakers used to bring about reforms. A. Muckraker 1- Journalist who uncovers wrongdoing on the part of politicians or corporations. 2- Upton Sinclair – The Jungle – meat packing industry III. List the goals that most progressive reformers had in common. A. Progressive Era 1) Period from about 1890 to 1920, during which a variety of reforms were enacted at the local, state, an federal levels. B. An Expanded Role for Government 1) Government must play a larger role in regulating economic activity. 2) Opposed government control of businesses. 3) Social welfare programs – ensured a basic standard of living for all Americans. Unemployment, accident, health insurance. III. List the goals that most progressive reformers had in common. C. Women work for reform 1) Jane Addams – need for government help 2) Florence Kelley – labor issues • a) NCL – National Consumers’ League D. Resistance to Progressive Reforms 1) Employers who relied on child labor, unfair and unsafe working conditions. Chapter 19 Section 2 Progressive Legislation I. Describe urban reforms that took place during the Progressive Era. A. Attacking the Bosses B. Cities take over Utilities 1) Battle between reformers and old political bosses/machines. 1) Break-up of monopoly utilities: water, gas, electricity 2) City control or city-owned utilities C. Providing Welfare Services 1) Public baths, parks, work-relief programs, homeless housing. II. Summarize the reforms made in state government that gave voters more power. A. More Power to Voter 1- Direct Primaries Election in which voters cast ballots to select nominees for upcoming elections 2- 17th Amendment Voters allowed to chose their U.S. Senator 3- Initiative Citizens can propose new laws on a petition 4- Referendum Citizens may demand a law be approved or rejected 5- Recall Ability to remove public officials II. Summarize the reforms made in state government that gave voters more power. B. Reforms of the Workplace 1) Worked to end unsafe working conditions 2) Departments of Labor created III. List the reforms that took place at the federal level. A. Theodore Roosevelt’s “Square Deal” 1) Regulated food and drug industries a) Pure Food and Drug Act 1906 b) Meat Inspection Act 1906 2) Regulated railroads a) Hepburn Act 1906 III. List the reforms that took place at the federal level. B. Antitrust Activism C. Protecting the Environment 1) Holding Company – corporation that holds the stocks and bonds of numerous companies. 2) Anti-trust loop-hole 1) Creation of national parks 2) U.S. Forest Service 1905 D. New Labor Department 1) Women and Children Bureaus III. List the reforms that took place at the federal level. E. New Constitutional Amendments 1) 16th Amendment (1913) 2) 17th Amendment (1913) Congress has the power to levy income taxes. Direct election of senators. 3) 18th Amendment (1919) Prohibited the manufacture and sale of liquor.