'Muckrakers' presentation slideshows

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Progressivism

Progressivism. What is it?. Progressivism- reaction to big business and societal problems Causes Unfair treatment of labor Working conditions Treatment of farmers Monopolies and big business Corrupt governments- state and local Unequal treatment of minorities and immigrants.

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The Pure Food and Drug Act & Meat Inspection Act (1906)

The Pure Food and Drug Act & Meat Inspection Act (1906). Regulate the purity and quality of food and drugs. A ccurate labeling of all dangerous chemicals. E xpansion of federal government as a means of improving the general welfare.

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The Origins of Progressivism

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The Progressive Era

The Progressive Era. 1900-1920. The Progressive Era. Greatest period of political reform in American history Wanted government to be more responsive to the people Embraced many, but not all of the goals of the Populists Emphasized government REGULATION NOT nationalization

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Muckrakers

Muckrakers. Cheyenne Spaeder Erin Grimaldi Sara Matczak. What is a muckraker?. A muckraker is often a journalist or a photographer who played a key role in alerting the public to wrong doing in politics and business. An example of a muckraker is Upton Sinclair.

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Muckrakers - Progressive journalists who exposed corruption in politics and business.

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Muckrakers

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What is a muckraker?

What is a muckraker?. Muckrakers. Journalists in the early 1900s who wrote about the corrupt side of business and public life in the mass media (newspapers and magazines).

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Progressive Movement

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Important Muckrakers

Important Muckrakers.

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Bellwork - Muckrakers

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