Progressive Era

Passionate Beliefs

Populist

-The first “progressive,” third political party

-Union of Farmers and Workers

-The democratic party absorbed their supporters becoming more liberal

Eugene V. Debs

Founded the Socialist Party of America in 1901

-Most progressives believed socialist ideas were too drastic

What is socialism? (extreme gov. control of major industries)

Muckraking

Journalists exposing issues within society

Christian Minded Individuals

In His Steps

-Charles Monroe Sheldon’s book challenged Christians to ask themselves in every situation
DL Moody

Founded Moody Bible Institute in Chicago

-Published books for the poor and prisoners

-Education, practical instruction, and Biblical training

Prohibition

(Prop 13 in 2012 legalized marijuana in CA legalizing)

Prohibition

-A ban on the production, sale, and consumption of liquor

-Liquor was seen as the cause of crime, poverty, and family violence

18th Amendment

-From 1919 to 1933, prohibited the manufacture or sale of alcohol in the United States

Resistance to the 18th Amendment

-Moonshine People began to make their own alcohol

-Speakeasy Secret club for gambling and drinking

-The Mob The violent control the Mob had on alcohol

Summary: The progressive movement led to more social changes with people taking responsibilities and bring issues to the public and government

PROGRESSIVE part 3 (woman suffrage)

Warm-up: I don't know enough about this topic to confidently express my belief in it. I do believe that there is a chance that a beauty pageant could affect the way individuals view women.

Female Progressive

Response to human suffering; industrialization

Questioned their status and roles (challenged their roles as submissive housewives) First Wave Feminism

Conservatives argue that tradition did not allow Female involvement in politics

Woman Suffrage

Susan B. Anthony: Arrested for trying to vote

Lucy Stone: created the NAWSA (fought for suffrage but all died before it was passed)

Alice Paul: (more aggressive approach) Mass pickets, parades, and hunger strikes

Jeannette Rankin: Vocal opponent of Child Labor and WWI (first female Senator)

Rights at the state level

Wyoming became the first state to grant rights to women (1869)

The 19th Amendment was passed to give women the right to vote

Reasons; Women have a maternal and moral instinct, women could influence elections and help pass progressive measures, females’ demands would be taken more seriously, and females’ involvement in WWI proved they were equals

Summary: As the progressive movement advanced, women took charge against the suffering caused by the Industrial Age.

Study Guide

Although some federal laws brought worsening for the public, this includes the 18th amendment which banned alcohol. This brought more crime, however, another amendment like 19th amendment brought better rights for women and strived for equality.

Progressive Part 4

John Muir

Believed the US should preserve natural resources

Roosevelt’s “conservation”

Protect, but use natural resources through efficient and scientific management

Coal Strike

United mine worker union demanded: Higher wage, 8-hours work day, union recognition

Roosevelt declared a national interest: believed his role was to mediate social conflict for the public good (threatened to use the army)

Trust Busting

Roosevelt desired to prevent corporate abuse and defend public interest

Established a regulatory for the government that breaking up big bis