Chapter 18 Section Upton Sinclair- wrote The Jungle- meatpacking industry- “meat”- processing of it- diseases
Chapter 18 Section 1 continued Reaction- rapid industrialization, immigration, and urbanization Progressive Era Progressivism goals: social, moral, economic, and political Gov’t- more accountable to citizens Curb the power of wealthy interests Improve the lives of citizens More efficient and less corrupt
Chapter 18 Section 1 continued Reformers- Henry George wrote Progress and Poverty Alerting the public of wrongdoings Muckrakers- journalists- uncover wrongdoings Injunctions- court orders- prohibit certain activities Rise in socialism- gov’t control of property and income Socialist Party of America is formed
Chapter 18 Section 1 continued Women reformers- Florence Kelley and Mary Harris “Mother” Jones Regulation of child labor, working hours, and sweatshop conditions Jones- unions for workers and founder of the International Workers of the World (IWW)