Post on 11-Jan-2016
Objs 1.Discuss the goals of the Progressives.
2.Explain the role of the literary leaders.3.Explain the tactics used by the Progressive
groups.
BellringerMake a chart that shows the positive and
negative changes created by industrialization.
Goals of the ProgressivesPROGRESSivism = movement that focused on
solving urban problems in the early 1900s – many were created by industrialization
Goals =A more Democratic Government – esp. election
reformsEliminate unsafe working and living conditionsCreate checks/curb corporate powerCreate Social justice (Ex: Graduated Income
tax)
RewardHard work pays off!
Literary ProgressivesNickname = Muckrakers –journalists who
exposed the muck/dirt of society
Ex: magazines= McClure’s, Munsey’s and Cosmopolitan
Muckraking journalistsLincoln Steffens – “Tweed Days in St. Louis”
The Shame of the Cities (pol. Corruption in the cities)
The Bosses were the puppeteers of corruption.
Ida Tarbell – History of the Standard Oil Company“The Terror of Trusts!”
Frank Norris – The OctopusExpose on the RRs abuse of power
Upton Sinclair – The Jungle
ARTICLE ON THE JUNGLE…..
ClosureHow safe is your meat today?