1. America Seeks Reforms in the Early 20th Century
The Progressive Era
America Seeks Reforms in the Early 20th Century

2. Origins of Progressivism
As America entered the 20th century, reformers began addressing the problems of the Gilded Age:
Economic inequities
Environmental issues
Social welfare
Working conditions
Rights for women and children

3. Four Goals of Reformers
Protect social welfare
Promote moral development
Secure economic reform
Foster efficiency

4. REFORMING INDUSTRY Together, work on p. 280 #1-4
pp – at least seven notes
“Reforming the Workplace”
“Triangle Shirtwaist Co. Fire” AND “Progressivism and the Supreme Court”
“Labor Unions”
Share your notes with your group members
Together, work on p. 280 #1-4

10. REFORMING INDUSTRY Together, work on p. 280 #1-4
pp – at least seven notes
“Reforming the Workplace”
“Triangle Shirtwaist Co. Fire” AND “Progressivism and the Supreme Court”
“Labor Unions”
Share your notes with your group members
Together, work on p. 280 #1-4