The Progressives Who were the Progressives? Intellectuals and reformers committed to social change Four Goals of the Progressive Movement Protecting social welfare Promoting moral improvement Creating economic reform Fostering efficiency
Protecting Social Welfare Social Gospel Jane Addams and Hull House F. Kelley: Chief Inspector of IL. Factories & won the prohibition of child labor in IL Establishment of the YWCA Opened libraries and recreation centers
Promoting Moral Reform Morality held the key to improving life Temperance: moderation of alcohol Prohibition: Total banning of all alcohol WCTU: Women’s Christian Temperance Union Largest women’s group in history at that time: 245,000 Women told to “do everything” and help promote morality in prisons, mental institutions and with immigrants Pushed to gain women right to vote Anti-Saloon League Carry Nation
Creating Economic Reform Organized socialist party Eugene V. Debs Uneven balance amongst government, business and ordinary people Muckrakers Journalists who wrote about corruption
Fostering Efficiency Making society more efficient Scientific Management Developed under Frederick Winslow Taylor He applied scientific principles to the work place Most known for his time studies
How did these Progressives Change Society? Reformed local and state governments New commissions for cities Lowering fares for public transportation New schools and parks Work relief for unemployed End of child labor Limiting working hours Reforming elections: Direct election of Senators