2. Chapter 13 The Era of Progressive Reform 1890-1920

3. Section 1 The Origins of Progressivism  The Progressive Movement was started by the middle class in response to the problems created by rapid industrialism and urbanization.  These problems included unsafe working conditions, unemployment, child labor, government corruption, poverty and more

4. What did they want?  Government needed to become more involved in addressing the nation’s problems.

5. Social Reformers JJane Addams sought government regulation in the workplace SSome fought for suffrage, social welfare programs, for Black Rights and an end to political corruption TThis movement was not united, but rather diverse

6. Muckrakers  Journalists that exposed the problems of society  T.R. gave them this name for digging up dirt and rotten things in society

7. Upton Sinclair  Wrote “The Jungle” exposing the meatpacking industry of Chicago with stories of rotten meat, rats, etc  Led to the Federal Meat Inspection Act and to the Pure Food and Drug Act

9. Ida Tarbell EExposed Standard Oil

10. Jacob Riis  Wrote “How The Other Half Lives” exposing poverty in New York City by using photographs

14. Reform  State Direct Primaries Allowed people to determine who will win the nomination for the upcoming Election

15. Recall Election  Gave voters more of a say by allowing them to recall or “take back” an elected official after in office

17. Initiative and Referendum  Initiative gives voters the opportunity to propose a bill  Referendum allows voters to vote directly on a bill  BOTH GIVE PEOPLE MORE OF A SAY IN GOVERNMENT

18. Section 3  The Taft Presidency