Topic 3.1

What were the main issues that Progressives fought for?

Less corrupt government + cleaner cities + bringing down the power of big corporations

Who were the “Muckrakers”? How did Teddy Roosevelt feel about them?

Journalists who uncovered corruption, greed, & scandal

What is “How the other Half Lives”?

A series of shocking photos of poor urban living conditions

What did the Social Gospel movement say?

The rich should help the poor

What were settlement houses? How did they help?

Homeless shelters (Helped with daycare, schooling, etc)

What 2 issues was Florence Kelly most known for?

Ending child labor+ better working conditions

What was the importance of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire?

It led New York to create fire safety laws

How did the Initiative, Referendum, and Recall give the people more power?

Initiative: Allowed people to make a law

Referendum: Allowed people to cancel a law

Recall: Allowed people to remove an elected official

What does the “Initiative” do?

Allowed people to propose new laws

What did the 17th amendment say?

The voters would elect senators

Who was Robert M. La Follette? Why was his state called the Laboratory of Democracy?

The governor of Wisconsin. They implemented many progressive reforms