The themetracker below shows where, and to what degree, the theme of the progressive era and immigration appears in each chapter of how the other half lives. Many of these women had graduated from new womens colleges. Women speak in public to gain support, apply british ways of heckling officials, go doortodoor. The legacy of the plutocratic era the education reforms of the plutocratic era took place during and were part of reorganization and reconstitution of the new american society that rose from the bloody tumult of the civil war of 186165. These critical perceptions triggered a reaction labeled the progressive era, which aimed to readjust the modern conditions of life to. What areas did progressives think were in need of the greatest reform. Hoosiers and the american story indiana historical society.
Republican senator from wisconsin ran for president under the progressive party proponent of progressivism and a vocal opponent of railroad trusts, bossism, world war i, and the league of nations. Collegeeducated women help give new strength to womens suffrage. Choose from 500 different sets of the progressive era chapter 9 us history flashcards on quizlet. Chapter 9 the progressive era notes flashcards quizlet. While the progressive era was responsible for many important reforms, it failed to make gains for african americans. Riis says he doesnt fully understand the politics of the colony, though he argues that the chinese pay more attention to their internal politics than to any american laws. Chapter 9 the progressive era red hook central schools. The four case studies in each chapter about individuals. Upton sinclair wrote the jungle about the stockyards of chicago and the unsanitary conditions. Origins of progressivism as america entered into the 20th century, middle class reformers addressed many social problems work conditions, rights for women and children, economic reform, environmental issues and social welfare were a few of these issues. Taylorism became an industry fad as factories sought to complete each task quickly. Progressive movement in early 20thcentury reform movement seeking to return control of the government to the people, to restore economic opportunities, and to correct the injustices of american life. To explain how the progressive movement managed to increase the power of government to regulate business and to protect society from the injustices fostered by big business. Adl complained, president wilson had the manual recalled.
Progressive era was responsible for many important reforms, it failed to make gains for african americans. Chapter 18 the progressive era, 19001916 this chapter examines the many changes brought to the american economy and political system by progressive reformers. President theodore roosevelt dubs his reform policies a square deal. Riis makes a typical progressiveera moral argument, warning of the danger that chinese opium represents to the purity of white women who find themselves addicted to the drug. Frances ellen watkins wrote iola leory about the struggles of black americans. The american journey video the chapter 21 video the progressive. Riis says it makes sense that the laundry is the chosen field of the chinese. The progressive era students will be able to explain how the progressive movement managed to increase the power of government to regulate business and to protect society from the injustices fostered by big business. Throughout society, social and economic issues take center stage. Work conditions, rights for women and children, economic reform, environmental issues and social. Matching match the description in the second column with the term or name in the. Copyright 19952008 houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company.
The progressive movement began as preachers, writers, photographers, and painters highlighted appalling conditions in americas cities and factories. In industry, frederick taylor began using time and motion studies to improve factory efficiency. Name 2 ways progressives tried to protect social welfare. Progressivism and the age of reform the progressive era was a period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during which social, economic, and political reforms aimed to end the dominance of large businesses and wealthy business owners and increase equity and opportunity for the less affluent members of. Progressive era was responsible for many important reforms, it failed to make gains for african americans like roosevelt and taft, wilson retreated on civil rights once in office the kkk reached a membership of 4. The progressive era was a time when many americans tried to improve their society. Amid great political and social change, women gain a larger public role and lead the call for reform. Particular attention is given to the presidential administrations of theodore roosevelt, william howard taft, and woodrow wilson.
Political reformers struggled to make government more responsive to the people. New era grade 11 accounting study guide pdf new era grade 11 accounting study guide. Terms, people, and concepts associated with the study of turn of the 20th century progressive era. Us history chapter 9 progressive era study guide 1. Detailing the events of the progressive era and world war i 190120, america in the age of the titans is the only. Section 1 origins of progressivism pages 306312 list the 4 goals of progressivism. Learn the progressive era chapter 9 us history with free interactive flashcards. Nov 04, 2015 us history chapter 9 progressive era study guide 1. Moral reformers are trying to ban alcoholic beverages. Read and download ebook new era grade 11 accounting study guide pdf at public ebook library new era grade 11 accounting study guide pdf download. Women speak in public to gain support, apply british ways of heckling officials, go doorto. War of 1812 webquest foreign policy in the early republic.
On the telegraph pole in mott street the gambling news of the neighborhoodthe nightly games and rivalriesis announced. As america entered into the 20th century, middle class reformers addressed many social problems. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in how the other half lives, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Chapter 4 the progressive era chapter focus question. Its the dawn of the 20th century, and the reform movement is growing. Together, these reform efforts formed the progressive movement, which aimed to. They tried to make government honest, efficient, and more democratic. Camella teoli began working at 12 year old to help support her family she worked at a textile mill in lawrence,massachusetts 3 years later, when 20,000 workers went on strike for higher wages,she was asked to testify. Origins of progressivism as america entered into the 20th century, middle class reformers addressed many social problems work conditions, rights for women and children, economic reform, environmental issues and social. Active themes these tenements are striking for their cleanliness. Any time there is a murder or other crime, the whole community shelters the. Progressive era photography project activity 1 picturing modern america click on the link and complete the activity on the assignment sheet. Book lovers, when you need a new book to read, find the book here.
Origins of progressivism as america entered into the 20th century, middle class reformers addressed many social problems work conditions, rights for women and children, economic reform, environmental issues and social welfare were a few of. Chapter 9 section 1 the origins of progressivism worksheet. Colleges like vassar and smith allowed women to excel. Madison and lee ann sandweiss are written to stimulate dialogue. A companion to the gilded age and progressive era wiley online. Political, economic, and social change in the late 19 th century america led to broad. Guarantee economic opportunity through government regulation.
Progressives reform society as a result of the muckrakers stories. Many progressive leaders put their faith in scientific principles to make society better. Women, civil rights, and the end of the progressive era. All chapter notes must be written in your notebook. The legacy of the plutocratic era the education reforms of the plutocratic era took place during and were part of reorganization and reconstitution of the new american society that rose from the bloody tumult of. Designed for middle and high school learners, the adventures in hoosiers and the american story by james h. After nine weeks of striking, the mill workers won the sympathy of the. Middle and upper class women also entered the public sphere as reformers.
Progressive movement early 20 th century reform movement seeking to return control of the. Chapter 9 the progressive era point loma high school. How the other half lives is an important example ofand in many ways helped to sparkthe progressive era in american history, which is usually dated to the period between the 1890s and the 1920s. How did the wctu and carrie nation promote moral improvement. Chapter 9 the progressive era warren county public schools. The progressive era was a period of diverse and wideranging social reforms prompted by sweeping changes in american life in the latter half of the nineteenth century, particularly. How did the wctu and carrie nation promote moral improvement how did muckrakers and mcclures magazine try to create reform. Intellectuals offered ideas for reform through the creative use of government. Progressive era photography project activity 1 picturing modern america click. Political reformers work toward fair government and business practices. Many of the leading progressive reformers were women. What were the causes and effects of the progressive movement.