Warm-Up 9/20/17 Please write the following question and write your answer on your Warm-Up Page: Why did the 13 colonies decide to declare independence from England? When did they write the declaration and who is the ‘Father of the Dec. of Ind.’?
Announcements School Pictures have been rescheduled for October 16, 2017. Unit 01 Test grades will be shared with you today while you’re finishing pg. 25 in your notebook. Unit 02: Progressive Era Test is scheduled for NEXT Friday 9/29/17. I will not be available after school today- we have a faculty meeting.
Key People of the Progressive Era (pg. 25) Using the handouts provided as well as either your own device or a tablet, you will need to complete the chart by doing the following: Fill in the names of the important key figures on your chart (ex: Ida B. Wells) Complete the chart by matching the 2-3 facts provided as well as the significance of each person. The Handout with the Information is your copy.
The Progressive Era (Part 1) Page 26 in your spiral
The Progressive Movement The Progressive Movement had four main goals that most followers were able to agree on: Protecting Social Welfare Promoting moral improvement Creating economic reform Fostering efficiency
What Brought the Movement On At the turn of the century, many citizens started to question the policies in place as well as those who were in charge of day to day government business. This furthered questioning from across the country about social, political, economic, and technology reforms.
Social Reforms Community centers, churches, and social services supported and created opportunities for people to better themselves. The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) opened libraries, sponsored classes, and built facilities where people could gather.
Social Reforms Prohibition- the banning of alcoholic beverages *18th Amendment- outlawed the sale and consumption of alcohol in the United States.
Speak-Easys and Underground Clubs
Political Reforms Up until the early 1900s, political bosses (i.e. Boss Tweed) ran business and parts of the government which led to corrupt practices. Muckraker-one of the magazine journalists who exposed the corrupt side of business and politics in the early 1900s. Several corrupt business owners and politicians lost their sway and their power due to the reporting and journalism of the “muckrakers”.
Theodore Roosevelt and the Muckrakers
Efficiency Efforts There is going to be a switch from hand-made craftwork to assembly line craftwork at the turn of the century. Henry Ford- introduces the Model-T to the U.S. In 1910, it took approximately 12 hours to build one car. In 1913, it took approximately 2 hours to build one car.
Henry Ford
Oil and Transportation Boom
Efficiency Efforts A rising concern for those who worked in crowded, and unsafe working conditions came about as well. National Child Labor Committee- formed in 1904; aimed to protect children who worked long hours and in harsh conditions.
More Political Reforms The election of government officials changed during this time period. *17th Amendment- an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1913; provides for the direct election of U.S. senators by the people; rather than by state legislatures or by appointment from state governors.
Women’s Rights Susan B. Anthony- a leading proponent of the women’s rights movement 1869-founded the National Women Suffrage Association (NWSA) with Elizabeth Cady Stanton Their foundation later became known as The National American Women Suffrage Association
Susan B. Anthony
Women’s Rights After the death of Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt becomes the president of NAWSA. Along with other women, they picked lined at the White House and lobbied for Women’s Rights in state legislatures and in the federal legislature. 72 Years after women had met a Seneca Falls in 1848, they were granted their rights to vote. *19th Amendment- granted women the right to vote