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1 Eleanor Roosevelt said this of the Progressive Era… "In that society you were kind to the poor, you did not neglect your philanthropic duties, you assisted the hospitals and did something for the needy." Based on the quote above, what group of people helped the poor during the Progressive Era? Why did this group lead the way in “poor reforms”?

2 Progressive Groups: Social Reforms The Salvation Army The YMCA NY Society for Ethical Culture Settlement Houses – Hull House Christian Women’s Temperance Union Anti-Saloon League

3 What do they have in common? YMCA, Salvation Army, NY Society for Ethical Culture ◦ Offered basic necessities ◦ Provided education to advance position in society ◦ Wanted immigrants to assimilate into “American” culture ◦ Religious (what type? Sect?) ◦ “Paternalistic” ◦ Run by women

4 Obstacles Privately run & funded - $$$ Only “laws” to achieve goals will be prohibition (1920) and compulsory education laws Immigrants might oppose ◦ Paternalistic ◦ Things they like!

5 Social Issues Today…. Any similarities…?

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