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Progressivism




Monday, 25 February, 13
An early 20th century political
                          movement that promoted policies such
                          as slum improvement, public health, and
                          women’s suffrage, intended to reform
                          the U.S. government, economy, and
                          society.




Monday, 25 February, 13
Muckrakers: a critic who spreads information about
     real or alleged scandals, usually for political
     purposes.




Monday, 25 February, 13
Ida Tarbell in
         McClure’s Magazine,
              a famous
         muckraking expose
           of Rockefeller’s
          Standard Oil Co.




Monday, 25 February, 13
Why did the progressive era occur?
                             Why did muckrakers exist?

                           Are there any parallels to today?




Monday, 25 February, 13
Well, here’s another famous example from the era:

               The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911




Monday, 25 February, 13

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Progressive era

  • 2. An early 20th century political movement that promoted policies such as slum improvement, public health, and women’s suffrage, intended to reform the U.S. government, economy, and society. Monday, 25 February, 13
  • 3. Muckrakers: a critic who spreads information about real or alleged scandals, usually for political purposes. Monday, 25 February, 13
  • 4. Ida Tarbell in McClure’s Magazine, a famous muckraking expose of Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Co. Monday, 25 February, 13
  • 5. Why did the progressive era occur? Why did muckrakers exist? Are there any parallels to today? Monday, 25 February, 13
  • 6. Well, here’s another famous example from the era: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911 Monday, 25 February, 13