1. TOC 1 The Progressive Era Chapter 11

2. What is the Progressive Era?? Progressive Era = Period between 1890 – 1920, during which many reforms were enacted at all levels of government

3. The Beginning of the Progressives Grew out of many reform groups Populism, Charity Reform, Settlements Houses Started at the Local Level & Moved Up Most were from the Middle Class A Perfect Storm for Reform… Poor Economy, New Immigrants & Ideas Many progressives believed private charities could not do enough to help people

5. Four Different Categories of Progressives

6. Social, Moral, Economic, & Political

8. Problems… Many of these beliefs overlapped Do we see this today… (Examples)

9. Local Level Changes Political Machines controlled cities and elections Progressives fought to have more control over their cities Cutting out the Monopolies Catastrophes were often needed to bring change

12. A Shock to the System…

13. Links/Information http://www.1900storm.com/ Gaggle Video

14. Incidents/Events 2 & 3 With a partner you are to complete the rest of the packet Be sure to follow directions and complete each section before moving on to the next one

15. Shirtwaist Fire Background Triangle Fire, March 10, 1911. About 500 Italian and Jewish girls were employed in the clothing factory 146 died when a fire trapped them inside because the doors were locked from the outside This is an example of an event that moved people to demand changes Problems workers faced? Why did the company do so little?

16. Shirtwaist Fire Political Cartoons What do you see in this Political Cartoon?

17. Muckrakers What is a Muckraker? Jungle Feelings??? Comparison to Today?