Progressivism
What was the central goal of the Progressive Movement?
To use government power to address social, political, and economic problems caused by industrialization and urbanization
This woman established the early social work Settlement House movement that helped immigrants in cities
Jane Addams
What did "New Feminism" challenge
Traditional gender roles and sexual double standards
How did Theodore Roosevelt become President?
William McKinley's assassination
This man succeeded Roosevelt at President in 1908. Describe their differences
Taft he was more judicial, thoughtful, wanted to collaborate with Congress & COurts
This journalism exposed corruption and social injustice during the Progressive Era
Muckraking
This was the most famous settlement house in Chicago that inspired the establishment of hundreds more across the country
Hull House
Isadora Duncan was a famous modern dancer. What does her popularity tell us about the nature of "New Feminism"
More Bohemian! Based in creativity and freedom of expression
Roosevelt's key public policy program had these three goals
Consumer proteciton, corporation control, and conservation
What amendment did Taft support?
16th - income tax!
This man wrote The Jungle which exposed this issue in Chicago
How did "new" immigrants differ from earlier groups of immigrants
They came mostly from Southern and Eastern Europe (Italy, Poland, etc.) rather than Northern and Western Europe
Margaret Sanger campaigned for this right of women.
Birth control
Roosevelt believed this was the role of the president in handling monopolies and labor disputes
Getting directly involved! He was an active president
Why did Roosevelt decide to take on Taft in 1912 and what was his party?
Firing of John Muir, betrayal, Progressive/Bull Moose Party
What did Progressives believe was necessary to preserve democracy in an industrial society?
Active government intervention and reform
What were the goals of urban progressive reformers?
To improve living conditions, sanitation, housing, and public health in growing cities
This radical feminist and archist promoted birth control, sexual freedom, and workers' rights
Emma Goldman
This naturalist who was almost blinded inspired Roosevelt's conservation policies
John Muir
Name the four candidates of the 1912 election
Roosevelt, Taft, Debs, Wilson
What groups of Americans led Progressive reform efforts?
Middle-class, journalists, religious leaders, women!!
This pope commented on industrialization and urbanization in this encylical
Pope Leo XIII, Rerum Novarum
It linked women's autonomy to broader struggles for ecnomic freedom (returning to work outside of the home, being able to earn enough to support family)
Name some examples of progressive reforms instituted under Roosevelt
Pure Food and Drug Act, Hepburn Act to regulate interstate trade
Wilson - Taft/TR split Republican vote