Evaluating Primary Sources The Progressive Era
Four goals of Progressivism Protecting social welfare-soften the harsh conditions of industrialization Promoting moral improvement-uplift the lives of city dwellers through improving personal behavior Creating economic reform-to promote more fair competition in the market place Fostering efficiency-making the workplace more scientific and efficient
From left to right: “I must hurry” “Wait a second” “Let ‘er go John” “I’ll just have a bite” “I can’t wait all day for that number” “Rush this sonny” “Step lively” “Get a move on boys”
Patriotic Citizen Deserving Old Age Ill-paid labor Working for better social conditions