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Progressivism
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Definition: – Broad political philosophy based on the Idea of Progress, which asserts that advances in science, technology, economics, and social organization can improve the human condition.
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Progressivism Where do we see this in the 1800-1900s? – Advancement in industry – Changes in Laws/Political Changes – Social Changes – Environmental Causes
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Progressivism How Do We See It In Advancement Of Industry? – Government funding of businesses – The ideology of Imperialism to get more resources Conquest of Africa and Middle East – The continued use of modern technology to improve industry Assembly Line and Interchangeable Parts – The relaxation of laws that all for rapid business expansion
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Progressivism How do we see it in Law Changes? – Women’s Rights Right to Vote, Right to Work – Workers’ Rights Unionization, Labor Laws, Child Labor Restrictions, Formation of Inspection Organizations, Formation of Government Agencies to protect workers – Minority Rights Civil Rights, Immigration Reform
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Progressivism How do we see it in Social Changes? – Formation/Expansion of Police and Fire Departments Used to protect rapidly growing cities – Sanitation Laws Used to improve sanitary conditions of the cities, creating trash collection and waste management systems – Building Codes Housing and Building structures must meet requirements
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Progressivism How do we see it in Environmental Causes? – Formation of National Parks/Wildlife Preserves Create sanctuaries for animal species and plant life Allows escape from the cities/protection from expansion of the cities – Pollution Control the waste of cities and industry Protect the health of the people
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Progressivism The legacy of Progressives: – Labor Laws – 8-10 hour work day, safety measures – Women’s Right to Vote – women can play a role in political arena – National Parks Established – places like Mammoth Cave and Smokey Mountain National Parks born – Boom of Technology and Industry – more global growth in industry and quickest emergence of technology in our history
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Questions on Progressives Due before you leave: – What is Progressivism? – Where do we see Progressivism? Give examples of each way we see it? – Which of the Progressive ideas do you think is most important and why? – What in your mind is the legacy of the Progressives and the Progressive Movement?
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