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The Progressive Era emerged from a mix of liberal concerns for the poor and conservative desires for efficiency, taking root in urban centers. Progressives, seen as pragmatists, advocated for reform using the scientific method and controlling the environment for individual success. Key figures like Upton Sinclair and Margaret Sanger highlighted issues in industries and women's health, while suffragists like Carrie Chapman Catt and Alice Paul fought for equality. Progressivism aimed to curb corporate power, combat corruption, and implement social and economic reforms. The movement impacted government roles, social justice, welfare, and economic regulations, leading to a shift in American politics without overturning capitalism.
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Spurred on by depression of 1893 Sprang from Liberal concern for the poor and conservative desires for efficiency Established in the urban centers Progressivism
Progressives=Pragmatists • Utilized scientific method for reform activities • Found interests in controlling environment for success of individual • Behaviorism gains popularity and support • Muckrakers • investigative journalists viewed as regulators of society • New form of education for American public Practical Application
Upton Sinclair, 1906 The Jungle, raised concern about meat packing industry Margaret Sanger, nurse who sought to assist women in having control of reproductive functions Suffragists: Carrie Chapman Catt, Alice Paul Jacob Riis: photographer wanting to show images of the poor Progressives in the public
Government role increased • Curb advancing corporate power • Slow down corruption • Attention placed on reforms for drinking and prostitution Role of Government
Social justice, welfare, and control handles problems from below Economic regulations tackle problems from above Paternalistic middle class African Americans largely ignored in movement Progressive Views
Roosevelt brings it to Washington Accepted idea of growth…..curb abuses Widened federal bureaucracy More actively involved government across the board Conservatives squawking!! Progressivism and Politics
Woodrow Wilson carries on the torch Continues with Roosevelt's plans and takes to new levels Presented freedoms to regulations Closer to big government than Roosevelt ever got Centralized banking, revised tariffs, federal trade commission established Cont……
15 years sees transformation of American politics w/o overturning capitalism Established that gov’t could and should regulate private corporations for public good No Collapse