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Bell ringer What does reform mean?

The Origins of Progressivism

Progressivism Movement that wanted to build on existing society, making moderate political changes and social improvement through government action.

What reforms were needed? Shame of the city (List 3) Overpopulation Xenophobia Gambling Robbery Extortion Prostitution Drug Use Not enough police & firefighters Inadequate sanitation (sewer/garbage service) Poor housing Political Corruption Industrial disorder (poor working conditions, child labor, long hours, low pay

Jacob Riis’ How the Other Half Lives included photographs!

Progressives Goals Prevent businesses from treating competing companies unfairly Improve safety and working conditions for workers Outlaw child labor

More goals Create programs to help the sick, unemployed, and elderly Reduce government corruption Give women the right to vote

Muckrakers Muckrakers were journalist who alerted the public to wrongdoing in politics and business

Famous muckrakers Upton Sinclair (meat packing industry) The Jungle