The Era of Progressivism

The Era of ProgressivismTeddy Roosevelt through

Woodrow Wilson

1900 - 1920

What are some of the issues facing the nation at the beginning of the 20th century?

What is “progressivism?”

What is “progressivism?”

Late 19th century movement aimed to return control of the government to the people, restore economic opportunities, & correct injustices.

Goals of the Progressives

1. Protect social welfare• Social Gospel• YMCA• Settlement houses

Florence Kelley: Fought to improve the lives of women & children, especially in regards to employment

Goals of the Progressives

1. Promote moral improvement• Prohibition – WCTU (Women’s

Christian Temperance Union), Anti-Saloon League

Carry A. Nation: Radical prohibitionist who used vandalism to get her point across“A bulldog running along at the feet of Jesus, barking at what He doesn’t like.”

Goals of the Progressives

3. Create economic reform

• Uneven balance between business, gov’t, and ordinary citizens

• Socialism (Debs)• Muckrakers (Ida Tarbell, Upton

Sinclair)

Goals of the Progressives

4. Foster efficiency• Scientific management – how

quickly can tasks be performed?• Assembly lines (Ford)

Goals of the Progressives

5. Government reform• End of political bosses (Tweed)• Election reform (initiative,

referendum, recall)

PROGRESSIVISM

Muckrackers

Trust-Busting

Temperance

Women’s Suffrage

Politicacl Machine

Civil

Rights

Conservation

Health &Food