The Progressive Movement Power Point 1 – Part 1 Causes and Goals VUS.8d: The student will demonstrate knowledge of how the nation grew and changed from the end of Reconstruction through the early 20th century by: d) Identifying the causes and impact of the Progressive Movement, including the excesses of the Gilded Age, child labor …
The Progressive Movement What was it? Used govt. to institute reforms for problems created by industrialization
Causes of the Progressive Movement #1 Excesses of the Gilded Age Income Disparity and lavish lifestyles Practices of robber barons
Causes of the Progressive Movement #2 Working conditions for labor Dangerous Long hours, low pay, no benefits, no job security Child Labor Company Towns
Goals of the Progressive Movement Govt controlled by the people – not corporations Guaranteed economic opportunities through govt. regulation Elimination of social injustices
Progressive Accomplishments Local New forms of government State Referendum Initiative Recall
Progressive Accomplishments Elections Primary Elections Direct Election of U.S. Senators Secret Ballot Child Labor Muckraking literature describing abuses Child Labor laws
Why Reform Local Government? Corrupt mayors who run cities like a King