Populist movement

When was the populist movement?

Late 1800s

What was the Omaha platform for the new populous party?

The list was to abolish national banks, direct election of senators, graduated, income tax, civil service, reform, eight hour workday, government control of the railroads

What was so unique about the 1896 election?

William James Brian was selected for the democratic party, the free silver party, and the populist party

Progressivism a cohesive mvmt?

NOT

What were the concerns of the progressive?

Concerned about industrialization, optimistic about human nature, willing to intervene, prefer voluntary, means not being told what to do, combo of a different movements, impact on American, reformers

What does the populist movement insist on?

Stricter regulation of business, reform government, call me humanItarian team, social control

Settlement houses

Places for people in need to come and get supplies or stay the night

Who was Jane Addams?

She bought the Hull House

Hull House?

Old mansion to help people and poverty, first settlement house

What were the reasons for poverty?

Relieve workers, environment

What does settlement houses offer?

Mediate, neighborhood, squabbles, kindergarten in daycare, recreational programs, legal aid in healthcare

American social hygiene association

First association to care about hygiene

Muckrakers

Investigative reporters

Dr. Harvey Wiley.

Father of the FDA, poison squad

Crazy Upton Sinclair

The jungle, expose in the industry