Transcript Issues of Progressivism

Issues of Progressivism
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No one had regulated what the trusts
(groups that control an entire industry) did
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Passed Sherman Anti-Trust Act in 1890
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They cut prices to get rid of competition.
Later, raised prices (and profits!)
Made it illegal for companies to gain control of
an industry to forming trusts.
Enforced by Theodore Roosevelt when he
became president in 1901
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He got rid of all the trusts!
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After
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Alerted Americans to
the unsanitary
conditions of the
meat-packing industry
Led to an investigation
of the industry
Created the Meat
Inspection Act and the
Pure Food and Drug
Act to protect
consumers
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Labor unions grew and demanded better conditions
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Promoted minimum wage laws
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Passed at the state level
Limited working hours
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Samuel Gompers was a major leader as founder of the
American Federation of Labor
Used strikes to get demands met
Passed at the state level
Targeted to help women, children and men in
dangerous jobs only.
Helped the unemployed
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Accomplished by individuals
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Jane Addams and others created hull
houses- group homes in city slums to help
poor urban residents
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Provides information to new immigrants
Helped the unemployed find jobs
Developed education centers for residents
Created neighborhood health clinics
Ran citizenship classes