Unit Three: Lesson Six- Progressivism Kirby World History
CHS
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North Clackamas School District Social Studies Priority
Standards: HK 2. Analyze the complexity and investigate causes and
effects of significant events in World History.
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I Can.Describe in writing Progressivism and the four goals of
Reformers
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USE THE CORNELL NOTE TEMPLATE FOR OF YOUR NOTES TODAY! Relax
and enjoy the ride In History Class! Focus Up and
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Progressivism
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As America entered into the 20 th 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.
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1) Protect Social Welfare 2) Promote Moral Improvement 3)
Create Economic Reform 4) Foster Efficiency
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Industrialization in the late 19 th century was largely
unregulated. Employers felt little responsibility toward their
workers. As a result Settlement homes and churches served the
community. Also the YMCA and Salvation Army took on service
roles.
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Some reformers felt that the answer to societies problems was
personal behavior. They proposed such reforms as prohibition.
Groups wishing to ban alcohol included the Womans Christian
Temperance Union (WCTU).
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The Panic of 1893 prompted some Americans to question the
capitalist economic system. As a result some workers embraced
socialism. Eugene Debs organized the American Socialist Party in
1901. Debs encouraged workers to reject American Capitalism
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Many Progressive leaders put their faith in scientific
principles to make society better. In Industry, Frederick Taylor
began using time & motion studies to improve factory
efficiency. Taylorism became an Industry fad as factories sought to
complete each task quickly.
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Efforts at reforming local government stemmed from the desire
to make government more efficient and responsive to citizens. Some
believe it also was meant to limit immigrants influence in local
governments.
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Under the progressive Republican leadership of Robert La
Follette, Wisconsin led the way in regulating big business. Robert
La Follette
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Though most progressives did not embrace socialism, many
writers saw the truth in Debs criticism. Journalists known as
Muckrakers exposed corruption in business. Ida Tarbell exposed
Standard Oil Companys cut-throat methods of eliminating
competition. Ida Tarbell Some view Michael Moore as a modern
muckraker
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As the number of child workers rose, reformers worked to end
child labor. Children were more prone to accidents caused by
fatigue. Nearly every state limited or banned child labor by
1918.
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The Supreme Court and the states enacted or strengthened laws
reducing womens hours of work. Progressives also succeeded in
winning workers compensation to aid families of injured
workers.
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Citizens fought for, and won, such measures as secret ballots,
referendum votes, and the recall. Citizens could petition and get
initiatives on the ballot. In 1899, Minnesota passed the first
statewide primary system.
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Before 1913, each states legislature had chosen its own U.S.
senators. To force senators to be more responsive to the public,
progressives pushed for the popular election of senators. As a
result, Congress passed the 17 th Amendment (1913).
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Necessity is the mother of invention Plato
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The Creative License Game The Lightening Rod Answer: Ben
Franklin VCR, CD Answer: Sony Corp. The Mona Lisa Answer: Leonardo
da Vinci Glass Answer: The Egyptians Revolver (pistol) Answer: Colt
Necessity is the mother of invention Plato
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The Creative License Game Calculus Answer: Sir Isaac Newton
Song: Ice Ice Baby Answer: Vanilla Ice Alternating Current (AC)
Answer: Tesla Cotton Gin Answer: Eli Whitney A Christmas Carol
Answer: Charles Dickens Necessity is the mother of invention
Plato
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The Creative License Game Assembly Line Production Answer:
Henry Ford Play: Romeo and Juliet Answer: Shakespeare Song:
Material Girl Answer: Madonna Chocolate Answer: Aztecs/Mayas I-Pod
Answer: Apple/Steve Jobs Necessity is the mother of invention
Plato
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The Creative License Game Airplane-engine powered Answer: The
Wright Brothers Razor Answer: Gillette Song: We will Rock You
Answer: Queen/Freddy Mercury Methamphetamines Hitler/Nazi
Scientists Gunpowder Answer: The Chinese Necessity is the mother of
invention Plato
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DBQ PACKET WORK TODAY FOR UNIT 3: Put your name on your packet
when you get it We will work on this for the remainder of the
period; We will have two kinds of learning opportunities to
read/write with this packet today: Working with me-large group-
Read aloud and discuss/answer questions together to start. Will
work in partners after we get a good start and feel confident about
the packet. I have pre-selected a few students to work
independently On the packet in partners. This is based on scores
from Previous two DBQ opportunities and my confidence in your
ability to work with little guidance.
