2. 7.01: Explain the conditions that led to the rise of Progressivism. 7.02: Analyze how different groups of Americans made economic and political gains in the Progressive Period. 7.03: Evaluate the effects of racial segregation on different regions and segments of the Unites States' society. 7.04: Examine the impact of technological changes on economic, social, and cultural life in the United States.
5. Who were some famous Progressives? What causes did they advance?
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7. Progressives were: Women: the “cult of domesticity” is challenged by middle class, educated women; new role for women in the public sphere.
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10. Three Basic Goalsof the Progressives Restore control of gov’t to the people Correct the injustices of industrialization Restore greater economic opportunity to all Americans (spread the wealth)
11. Four Basic Types of Progressive Reform: Social (keyword: “Democracy”) Economic (“Monopoly”) Moral (“Purity”) Structural/Political (“Efficiency”)
23. Structural/Political Progressivism: Scientific Management: applying science to make the workplace more efficient; tasks become easier, workers become more productive, production increases Fredrick W. Taylor, Principals of Sci. Management, 1911 Ford Motor Co.: Assembly line, 8 hr work day, $5/day
24. Structural/Political Progressivism: Fighting city corruption:eliminate Gilded Age political bosses, kickbacks, voting corruption (ex.: “Boss” Tweed) City manager/commissioner > city councils, (experts over political favors) Hazen Pingree(Detroit, MI) & Tom Johnson (Cleveland, OH)= Progressive mayors “gas and water socialism” (public ownership of utilities)
26. Structural/Political Progressivism: Fighting State Corruption: regulate railroads, mines, mills, business Gov. Robert La Follette, WI: RR regulation, direct candidate primary system, limited campaign expenditures and lobbying activities, end child/’;lk labor
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28. Structural/Political Progressivism: Ending Child Labor: Keating-Owen Act (1916) prohibited transportation of goods made by children across state lines; declared unconstitutional in 1920 but most states regulate child labor and dramatic national drop by 1920 Shorter working hours:Muller v. Oregon (1908, women, 10 hr); Bunting v. Oregon (1917, men, 10 hr); worker’s comp/benefits