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1 The Origins of Progressivism Chapter 11

2 Basic Beliefs Government should: Be more accountable to citizens
Curb power & influence of wealthy Expand powers to improve lives Be more efficient & less corrupt

3 Two Early Reformers Henry George Progress and Poverty Land speculation

4 Two Early Reformers Edward Bellamy Looking Backward Glorious socialism

5 Muckrakers Journalists, novelists
Alerted the public to wrongdoing in business or politics The pen is mightier…

6 MEAT INSPECTION ACT-1906

7 Work of fiction Socialism Meat industry TR reacted strongly

8 Florence Kelley Hull House 1891
Fought against child labor, hours, sweatshop cond. Law enforcer Law degree

9 “Mother” Jones Lost family Lost business Organized labor IWW

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