A black dog stands in the middle of an intersection in a town painted black. None of the street lights are working due to a power failure caused by a local storm. A car with two broken headlights drives towards the dog but turns in time to avoid hitting him. How could the driver have seen the dog in time? Luckily for the dog, it was daylight.

The Progressive Era

Progressive Era Progressives: White collar workers who joined the Populists to reform society What does “ White Collar ” mean? Who are the Populists and Greenbacks?

Workers had organized for better conditions First strike 1877: Railroad American Federation of Labor (skilled/craft) Formed by Samuel Gompers Used collective bargaining Industrial Workers of the World ( “ unskilled ” ) Created by radical unionists and socialists Impacts of Big Business

Groups that began the Progressive Movement Religious Groups Believed churches should work toward reform (and help children) Helped immigrants transition to U.S. Muckrakers (journalists) Wrote literature about ills seen in society Resulted in rise in circulation of magazines

Socialists Led by Eugene Debs Believed that socialism was answer to societal ills WHY? How would socialism make things better? Made up small faction of the Progressives Groups that began the Progressive Movement

Progressive Leaders Theodore Roosevelt (R/ ) Colonel during Sp-Am War Governor of New York THE Progressive Leader Was a nature lover & conservationist First president to win the Nobel Peace Prize Nicknames: TR, Trust-Buster, Teddy

Progressive Leaders Theodore Roosevelt (R/ ) "To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." "Speak softly and carry a big stick." “ The only man who makes no mistake is the man who does nothing."

Progressive Leaders William Howard Taft (R/ ) Only president to serve as Chief Justice First president to have a presidential car Over 300 pounds, needed oversized bathtub "Politics, when I am in it, makes me sick." "Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution.."

Progressive Leaders William Howard Taft (R/ ) During 1 st term, had a disagreement with TR about direction of the party TR formed the Bull Moose Party & ran again This split the Republican vote and…

Progressive Leaders Woodrow Wilson (D/ ) In office during WWI First president to cross the Atlantic Ocean Only president with a Ph.D. Only president buried in Washington, DC Proclaimed the second Sunday in May to be Mother's Day Nickname: Schoolmaster in Politics Profession: GUESS?

Progressive Leaders Woodrow Wilson (D/ ) "We grow great by dreams. All big men are dreamers. “ "Some people call me an idealist. Well, that is the way I know am an American. America is the only idealistic nation in the world." "If you want to make enemies, try to change something."

BOOK TITLEBOOK AUTHOR TOPICPROBLEMSSOLUTIONS The Bitter Cry of the Children The Jungle The History of the Standard Oil Company How the Other Half Lives The Shame of the Cities John Spargo Child Labor Mine work accidents long hours No child labor Compensation Minimum wage Upton Sinclair Unsanitary Meat factory Unsanitary conditions with food Health and safety codes Ida Tarbell Monopolies No competition high prices Resources given to fed. government Jacob Riis Poor housing Slums Unsanitary Health and safety codes Lincoln Steffens Political machines Padding the vote Padding the bill Direct election Women to vote Publish $ spent

Progressive Party Platforms Give more power to the people Attack links between business & politics 17 th amendment: candidates chosen by popular vote 19 th amendment: Women ’ s suffrage Corrupt free government Limit campaign donations and spending Print finances Stricter voting regulations

Progressive Party Platforms Better working conditions Set safety and health standards Child labor laws Maximum hours & minimum wage Compensation for injury Conserve land Take land from monopolies and give to the public (government) Break up monopolies