Introduction to the PROGRESSIVES! TSWU: the efforts to help the Urban Poor of America during the Progressive Era

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A RECAP OF ABUSES Horrible Working Conditions in the Factories Horrible Working Conditions in the Factories Terrible Housing in the Urban Areas Terrible Housing in the Urban Areas Few City Services to Combat Crime, Danger of Fire, and Disease Few City Services to Combat Crime, Danger of Fire, and Disease Corruption of Political Bosses and Government Abuse Corruption of Political Bosses and Government Abuse

IDEAS FOR TODAY Thoughts and Ideas Come Before ACTION Thoughts and Ideas Come Before ACTION ACTION is taken when an abuse is observed or experienced ACTION is taken when an abuse is observed or experienced Discover if the Cure is Worse than the Disease Discover if the Cure is Worse than the Disease Connections for Today? 750 Billion Bailout? Connections for Today? 750 Billion Bailout?

It all started with a book by Henry George… “The gulf between the employed and the employer is growing wider…as liveried carriages appear, so do barefoot children.”

Henry George’s Importance He helped raise questions about American society and the importance of reforming it. He helped raise questions about American society and the importance of reforming it. George also challenged the ideas of Social Darwinism and laissez-faire economics. George also challenged the ideas of Social Darwinism and laissez-faire economics. Many future reformers were influenced by the reading of Henry George’s Progress and Poverty. Many future reformers were influenced by the reading of Henry George’s Progress and Poverty.

Lester Frank Ward’s Contribution “People have succeeded in the world not because of their ability to compete but because of their ability to cooperate.”

NATURALISM: The New Literature! Some people fail in life simply because they are caught up in circumstances they could not control. Stephen CraneJack London These writers helped shape public opinion towards REFORM!

The Social Gospel Better the conditions in cities according to biblical ideals of charity and justice. Better the conditions in cities according to biblical ideals of charity and justice.

The Salvation Army Established in 1878 in England by William Booth, the Salvation Army offered practical aid and religious counseling to the urban poor Established in 1878 in England by William Booth, the Salvation Army offered practical aid and religious counseling to the urban poor

The YMCA The YMCA (Young Men’ Christian Association) organized Bible studies, prayer meetings, citizenship training, and group activities. They helped set up gyms, libraries, swimming pools, auditoriums, and low cost hotel rooms to those in need The YMCA (Young Men’ Christian Association) organized Bible studies, prayer meetings, citizenship training, and group activities. They helped set up gyms, libraries, swimming pools, auditoriums, and low cost hotel rooms to those in need

Settlement House During the late 1880s, reformers such as Jane Addams established settlement houses to help the poor immigrants with basic services. During the late 1880s, reformers such as Jane Addams established settlement houses to help the poor immigrants with basic services. These services included medical care, recreation programs, education classes, and provided hot lunches for factory workers. These services included medical care, recreation programs, education classes, and provided hot lunches for factory workers.

Women Take the Lead! Many of the reformers were women and helped lead the way for social justice. Many of the reformers were women and helped lead the way for social justice. The Temperance and Suffragette Movements got a big BOOST as women took an active role in society. The Temperance and Suffragette Movements got a big BOOST as women took an active role in society.

EDUCATE THE WORKERS! Demand for skilled workers prompted the construction of more schools and colleges. Demand for skilled workers prompted the construction of more schools and colleges. Public Schools become CRUCIAL in assimilating the immigrant children. Public Schools become CRUCIAL in assimilating the immigrant children. Teachers taught American history, citizenship and English to help the process of AMERICANIZATION. Teachers taught American history, citizenship and English to help the process of AMERICANIZATION. Parents of Immigrants however were afraid their children would lose their culture. Parents of Immigrants however were afraid their children would lose their culture. Connections to Today? Connections to Today?

African-Americans are DENIED! African-Americans do not have access to many of the new schools…so they make THEIR OWN… African-Americans do not have access to many of the new schools…so they make THEIR OWN… Booker T. Washington establishes Tuskegee Institute Booker T. Washington establishes Tuskegee Institute

Modern Practices in Schools are Established Grammar schools in cities established 8 grades for students Grammar schools in cities established 8 grades for students Attendance, punctuality, neatness, and efficiency were the new rules for students Attendance, punctuality, neatness, and efficiency were the new rules for students As always, businesses were the ones who drove these qualities as desirable workers were wanted. As always, businesses were the ones who drove these qualities as desirable workers were wanted. Vocational and technical education was also provided for the new workers. Vocational and technical education was also provided for the new workers.

Andrew Carnegie is a READER! “Access to knowledge is the key to success in life.” “Access to knowledge is the key to success in life.” Carnegie donated $$$ toward the construction of FREE LIBRARIES Carnegie donated $$$ toward the construction of FREE LIBRARIES