Progressive Presidents

Working condition issues Health / Dangers – Upton Sinclair's The Jungle – Harsh conditions, unsanitary meat packing plants – Leads to Pure Food Drug Act Creates the Pure Food Drug Administration (FDA) Truth in labeling Child Labor – As young as 5-6 holding full time jobs – Very dangerous, long hours – Need to “chip” in to the family income – Hazardous jobs – Leads to Child Labor Laws

William H. Taft 1904 was declared to be TR’s successor in Former Sec. of State Defeated Bryan who was calling for Federal Income tax. Bust 90 trusts in 4 yrs. Angered conservationist when removed 1 mill. Acres of forest land and appointed Richard Ballinger as Sec. of Interior Payne-Aldrich Tariff – Called for lowering tariffs and also lowered rates on many manufactured goods

Election of 1912 Republican split Republicans = Taft Bull Moose = Roosevelt 1912 Rep. Convention refuses to seat TR, who is running again Creates Bull Moose Party – Direct election of senators – Adoption in all states: initiative, referendum, and recall – Women’s right to vote – National workmen’s compensation – 8hr. Workday – Anti child labor laws – Federal trade commission to regulate business

results Roosevelt (Bull Moose / Progressive) Taft (Republican) Woodrow Wilson (Democrat) Debs (Socialist) Woodrow Wilson wins – New Freedom Stronger antitrust Banking reform Reduced tariffs