Objs 1.Discuss the goals of the Progressives.

2.Explain the role of the literary leaders.3.Explain the tactics used by the Progressive

groups.

BellringerMake a chart that shows the positive and

negative changes created by industrialization.

Goals of the ProgressivesPROGRESSivism = movement that focused on

solving urban problems in the early 1900s – many were created by industrialization

Goals =A more Democratic Government – esp. election

reformsEliminate unsafe working and living conditionsCreate checks/curb corporate powerCreate Social justice (Ex: Graduated Income

tax)

RewardHard work pays off!

Literary ProgressivesNickname = Muckrakers –journalists who

exposed the muck/dirt of society

Ex: magazines= McClure’s, Munsey’s and Cosmopolitan

Muckraking journalistsLincoln Steffens – “Tweed Days in St. Louis”

The Shame of the Cities (pol. Corruption in the cities)

The Bosses were the puppeteers of corruption.

Ida Tarbell – History of the Standard Oil Company“The Terror of Trusts!”

Frank Norris – The OctopusExpose on the RRs abuse of power

Upton Sinclair – The Jungle

ARTICLE ON THE JUNGLE…..

ClosureHow safe is your meat today?