Evolution of Liberalism

Welfare Capitalism

Where the employer provides their employees benefits — NOT the state.

Classical Liberalism

A political ideology emphasizing individual freedoms, which faced criticism due to issues like poverty and child labor.

Suffragettes

Individuals who campaigned for women's right to vote, representing grassroots efforts for social change.

Henry Ford

Industrialist known for introducing the 8-hour workday and a $5 daily wage, improving worker conditions.

Child Labour Reform

Efforts to eliminate child labor and improve working conditions for children.

Social Democratic Parties

Political groups that emerged advocating for socialist ideas, particularly in the late 1800s.

CCF

Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, the first socialist party elected in North America, formed by Tommy Douglas in 1944.

Labour Unions

Organizations that advocate for workers' rights, including higher wages and better working conditions through collective bargaining.

Trust Busting

Government efforts to break up monopolies and promote competition, associated with Teddy Roosevelt.

Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle

A novel that exposed unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry, leading to food safety regulations.

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

A tragic event highlighting the need for workplace safety regulations, resulting in the deaths of 146 workers.

The Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929, leading to massive unemployment and systemic bank failures.

FDR’s New Deal

A series of programs and reforms aimed at economic recovery during the Great Depression, increasing government intervention in the economy.

Social Security

A government program providing pensions and unemployment compensation, established as part of the New Deal.

Infrastructure Boom

Government projects during the New Deal that created jobs and improved public works, such as the interstate highway system.

Demagogues

Political leaders who exploit popular desires and prejudices, often without concrete plans, emerging during times of economic distress.

Priming the Pump

An economic strategy where government spending is used to stimulate economic growth and job creation.

Rationing

The controlled distribution of scarce resources, such as food and fuel, implemented during World War II.