The Origins of Progressivism Chapter 11
Basic Beliefs Government should: Be more accountable to citizens Curb power & influence of wealthy Expand powers to improve lives Be more efficient & less corrupt
Two Early Reformers Henry George Progress and Poverty Land speculation
Two Early Reformers Edward Bellamy Looking Backward Glorious socialism
Muckrakers Journalists, novelists Alerted the public to wrongdoing in business or politics The pen is mightier…
MEAT INSPECTION ACT-1906
Work of fiction Socialism Meat industry TR reacted strongly
Florence Kelley Hull House 1891 Fought against child labor, hours, sweatshop cond. Law enforcer Law degree
“Mother” Jones Lost family Lost business Organized labor IWW