Bell Ringer 1. What observations can you make about the political cartoon? 2. What can you infer from the political cartoon 3. Based on the political cartoon, can you predict what we will be discussing today?
Today’s Objective: Students will be able to describe progressivism and it key components. Vocabulary: For each word you will write the word and draw a picture to help you remember the word. Progressivism Definition: Set of political beliefs focused on political change and social improvement by government action
What sparked reform in the 20th Century Industrialization and Working Conditions: Workers: low wages, long hours, dangerous working conditions Poor: poverty, lack of jobs and unbearable living conditions. Industrialization and Working Conditions: Workers: low wages, long hours, dangerous working conditions Poor: poverty, lack of jobs and unbearable living conditions.
What sparked reform in the 20th Century Immigration Immigrants continued to flock to the US Urbanization Increasingly crowded slums, cities The Government expanded public services to those in need, but corruption limited these programs. Immigration Immigrants continued to flock to the US Urbanization Increasingly crowded slums, cities The Government expanded public services to those in need, but corruption limited these programs.
What sparked reform in the 20th Century This need for reform combined with resistance from those in government led to a great deal of debate from about Many progressives believed that government intervention was needed to create effective reform. This need for reform combined with resistance from those in government led to a great deal of debate from about Many progressives believed that government intervention was needed to create effective reform.
Progressives: Goals and Beliefs It is important to note that not all Progressives held the same beliefs. MOST Progressives shared four main beliefs: The government should be more accountable to its citizens Government should curb the power and influence of the wealthy Government should be given more power so it could be more active in improving the lives of its citizens Government should be efficient and less corrupt in order to handle these roles. It is important to note that not all Progressives held the same beliefs. MOST Progressives shared four main beliefs: The government should be more accountable to its citizens Government should curb the power and influence of the wealthy Government should be given more power so it could be more active in improving the lives of its citizens Government should be efficient and less corrupt in order to handle these roles.
What sparked reform in the 20th Century This need for reform combined with resistance from those in government led to a great deal of debate from about Many progressives believed that government intervention was needed to create effective reform. This need for reform combined with resistance from those in government led to a great deal of debate from about Many progressives believed that government intervention was needed to create effective reform.
Robert M. La Follette Progressive Republican Governor of Wisconsin Earned the name “Fighting Bob” because of his aggressive efforts to address corruption in government and to create social reform. He sought the help of local academics and experts to write reforms and run regulatory agencies. Became known as the “Wisconsin Idea” Robert M. La Follette Progressive Republican Governor of Wisconsin Earned the name “Fighting Bob” because of his aggressive efforts to address corruption in government and to create social reform. He sought the help of local academics and experts to write reforms and run regulatory agencies. Became known as the “Wisconsin Idea” Robert M. La Follette “Fighting Bob” Robert M. La Follette “Fighting Bob”
Resistance to Progressivism In many cases the Progressives were met with resistance. Progressives sought to develop child labor laws. But poor families often needed the money that their children were able to earn. Many thought the Progressives were insensitive to the poor. Others believed that the government should NOT intervene in citizens’ lives or in business. In many cases the Progressives were met with resistance. Progressives sought to develop child labor laws. But poor families often needed the money that their children were able to earn. Many thought the Progressives were insensitive to the poor. Others believed that the government should NOT intervene in citizens’ lives or in business.
Exit Ticket One of the goals and beliefs of the Progressives was that the Government should be more accountable to its citizens. What types of issues did the Progressives hope to solve?
Bell Ringer 1. What observations can you make about the political cartoon? 2. What can you infer from the political cartoon 3. Based on the political cartoon, can you predict what we will be discussing today?
Today’s Objective: Students will be able to identify the ways in which women became increasingly involved in the Progressive movement. Vocabulary: For each word you will write the word, the definition, and a sentence using the word. You will also draw a picture to help you remember the word. Temperance Definition: moderation in or abstinence from the use of alcoholic beverages
Suffrage Definition: The right to vote
Jane Addams Grew up in Chicago, saw the tough conditions in which immigrants lived. Addams wanted to help these immigrants so she and her friend Elaine Gates Starr opened Hull House. Hull House served as a place for immigrant children. Provided a safe place and a meal for children during the day. Together Jane Addams and activist Florence Kelly led a campaign against sweatshops and advocated for investigating and improving working conditions. Jane Addams Grew up in Chicago, saw the tough conditions in which immigrants lived. Addams wanted to help these immigrants so she and her friend Elaine Gates Starr opened Hull House. Hull House served as a place for immigrant children. Provided a safe place and a meal for children during the day. Together Jane Addams and activist Florence Kelly led a campaign against sweatshops and advocated for investigating and improving working conditions.
In 1893 Illinois passed a workshop and factories bill, banning the exploitation of minors in the workplace. Addams pushed for the creation of a juvenile-court system. Immigrant children were cold and hungry: sometimes broke the law. In 1899 the Juvenile Court of Chicago was set up. It was the first juvenile court in the U.S. If found guilty, they were placed in the care of probation officers or sent to a clean detention center. In 1893 Illinois passed a workshop and factories bill, banning the exploitation of minors in the workplace. Addams pushed for the creation of a juvenile-court system. Immigrant children were cold and hungry: sometimes broke the law. In 1899 the Juvenile Court of Chicago was set up. It was the first juvenile court in the U.S. If found guilty, they were placed in the care of probation officers or sent to a clean detention center.
But not everyone hoped to help the immigrants Nativists: Opposed immigration AND the Catholic church. Wanted ONLY American culture and English language to be taught in schools. Tighter rules on citizenship Tighter rules for employing immigrants Promised only to vote for Protestants But not everyone hoped to help the immigrants Nativists: Opposed immigration AND the Catholic church. Wanted ONLY American culture and English language to be taught in schools. Tighter rules on citizenship Tighter rules for employing immigrants Promised only to vote for Protestants
Mother Jones: Social Activist Knights of Labor Coal miners and railroad workers. Active campaigner for the United Mine Workers Union. 1898: Helped create the Social Democratic Party. 1905: Helped establish the Industrial Workers of the World. Mother Jones: Social Activist Knights of Labor Coal miners and railroad workers. Active campaigner for the United Mine Workers Union. 1898: Helped create the Social Democratic Party. 1905: Helped establish the Industrial Workers of the World.
Was considered to be one of the most dangerous women in America. At the age of 82, she was arrested in a West Virginia strike that turned violent and was sentenced to 20 years. Supporters rallied and convinced the governor to grant her a pardon. Was considered to be one of the most dangerous women in America. At the age of 82, she was arrested in a West Virginia strike that turned violent and was sentenced to 20 years. Supporters rallied and convinced the governor to grant her a pardon.
Bell Ringer 1. What observations can you make about the photo? 2. What can you infer from the photo? 3. Based on the photo, can you predict what we will be discussing today?
Today’s Objective: Students will be able to identify the motivation behind the Women’s movement, the strategies used and the outcomes of their actions. Question: Why might men have been against women obtaining the right to vote?
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Analyze the Prompt! Identify the FOCUS. Put a bracket around the FOCUS. Label the FOCUS. Identify the INSTRUCTIONS. Put a bracket around the INSTRUCTIONS. Label the INSTRUCTIONS. Circle the VERB! Identify the FOCUS. Put a bracket around the FOCUS. Label the FOCUS. Identify the INSTRUCTIONS. Put a bracket around the INSTRUCTIONS. Label the INSTRUCTIONS. Circle the VERB!
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