The Impact of the Progressive Movement

📜 The Progressive Movement aimed to reform the government and address the problems caused by industrialization.

⏳ Progressives believed that advancements in science and social organization were crucial for human progress.

⚖️ They challenged social Darwinism and called for government regulation to correct economic abuses.

📚 The Progressive Movement aimed to improve social services and abolish child labor.

🏘️ Settlement houses provided essential services to immigrants and the poor.

🍻 The social gospel movement advocated for temperance and the eradication of social problems caused by alcohol.

📚 The Progressive Movement was a period when writers and social scientists exposed the abuse and corruption of industrial society.

💡 Muckrakers like Upton Sinclair, Ida Tarbell, and Jacob Riis played a crucial role in bringing attention to issues such as working conditions, unethical business practices, child labor, and extreme poverty.

🔎 Their work stimulated public support for social reform and highlighted the need for change in areas like city governments and the treatment of African Americans.

📚 Progressive organizations were formed to promote social change and professional responsibility.

🗳️ Women reformers faced obstacles and fought for women's rights, including suffrage.

👩‍⚖️ Notable women reformers include Susan B. Anthony and Florence Kelly.

The Progressive Movement fought for labor rights, including minimum wage and an eight-hour work day.

Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent figure in the suffrage movement, working closely with Susan B. Anthony.

Alice Paul's activism, including protests and hunger strikes, persuaded President Woodrow Wilson to support an amendment for women's suffrage.

✨ The Progressive Movement focused on expanding public services and discouraging corruption in cities.

🌟 Progressive governors and legislatures introduced various reforms to combat corruption in state governments.

🗳️ Reforms such as the secret ballot, initiative, referendum, and recall elections gave more power to the voters in state elections.

🔍 Social and economic reforms were enacted to address the negative impacts of industrialization.

🏭 Laws were passed to improve housing, safety, and health conditions in factories.

🔥 The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire led to stricter fire safety regulations.