Importance of the Progressive Era in Social and Political Reform
The Progressive Era (1890-1920) was a period of significant social and political reform in the United States. Progressivism brought about reforms that continue to impact society today, focusing on issues such as government corruption, child labor, improving working conditions, and advocating for women's rights. Journalists and writers known as Muckrakers played a crucial role in exposing the country's social injustices. The era aimed to reform government, protect children, and improve education, working conditions, and rights for various societal groups.
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The Progressive Era 1890-1920 The Progressive Era was a period of social and political reform.
Why is it important Why is it important: Progressivism brought reforms our society today. reforms that still affect
Vocabulary Vocabulary City Slum Corruption GAP
Vocabulary Vocabulary To emerge State legislatures Industrialization
Progressivism When: 1890-1920 Causes: Effects: Reforming government Protecting children and improving education for them Improved working conditions for: miners and factory workers More rights for women There were many challenging social and political problems: 1. corrupted government 2. child labor 3. growing gap between the wealthy and the poor 4. bad conditions for the poor living in city slums
Muckrakers Muckrakers Journalists and writers wrote about bad conditions in the country. Lincoln Steffens published the Shame of the Cities about political corruption. He wrote that politician won by bribing voters. Jacob Riis, took photographs of crowded, rat-infested tenement buildings.
Checking for understanding Supporting details Main idea Protecting Children More rights for women Reforming government
Compare/ contrast Compare/ contrast Life of children Life of children Progressive era vs. 21 Progressive era vs. 21st st century century Progressive era 21st century
