1. Bell ringer
What does reform mean?

2. The Origins of Progressivism

3. Progressivism
Movement that wanted to build on existing society, making moderate political changes and social improvement through government action.

4. What reforms were needed?
Shame of the city (List 3)
Overpopulation
Xenophobia
Gambling
Robbery
Extortion
Prostitution
Drug Use
Not enough police & firefighters
Inadequate sanitation (sewer/garbage service)
Poor housing
Political Corruption
Industrial disorder (poor working conditions, child labor, long hours, low pay

5. Jacob Riis’ How the Other Half Lives included photographs!

6. Progressives Goals
Prevent businesses from treating competing companies unfairly
Improve safety and working conditions for workers
Outlaw child labor

8. More goals Create programs to help the sick, unemployed, and elderly
Reduce government corruption
Give women the right to vote

9. Muckrakers
Muckrakers were journalist who alerted the public to wrongdoing in politics and business

10. Famous muckrakers
Upton Sinclair (meat packing industry) The Jungle