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1 Chapter 18 Section 1 1906- Upton Sinclair- wrote The Jungle- meatpacking industry- “meat”- processing of it- diseases

2 Chapter 18 Section 1 continued Reaction- rapid industrialization, immigration, and urbanization 1890-1920- Progressive Era Progressivism goals: social, moral, economic, and political Gov’t- more accountable to citizens Curb the power of wealthy interests Improve the lives of citizens More efficient and less corrupt

3 Chapter 18 Section 1 continued Reformers- Henry George wrote Progress and Poverty Alerting the public of wrongdoings Muckrakers- journalists- uncover wrongdoings Injunctions- court orders- prohibit certain activities Rise in socialism- gov’t control of property and income 1901- Socialist Party of America is formed

4 Chapter 18 Section 1 continued Women reformers- Florence Kelley and Mary Harris “Mother” Jones Regulation of child labor, working hours, and sweatshop conditions Jones- unions for workers and founder of the International Workers of the World (IWW)


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