History Chapter 11 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which areas of society did Progressive reformers wish to change?

Politics and government, business, social welfare, and labor conditions.

Who were the muckrakers and what did they accomplish?

The muckrakers were socially conscious journalists and writers who exposed injustices at all levels of society.

How did Progressives work to help the urban poor?

By establishing settlement houses that provided crucial services and working to end child labor, improve education, and improve workplace conditions.

Compare and contrast the Populist and Progressive movements.

Both sought to eliminate corruption in governments and big business, but Progressives were mainly middle-class reformers while Populists were workers and farmers. Signup and view all the answers

Summarize the ways in which Progressives tried to help children.

By eliminating child labor, improving education, and providing supportive services. Signup and view all the answers

How did the development of settlement houses affect urban American society?

Settlement houses brought communities together by providing social services that improved living standards. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire affected workers' rights.

It shocked Americans by exposing terrible conditions, leading to increased advocacy for workplace reforms. Signup and view all the answers

How did muckrakers influence efforts to enact social reform?

They publicized details about corruption and poverty that shocked many Americans, pushing for social reforms. Signup and view all the answers

What steps did women take to win workers' rights?

They succeeded in reducing work hours and formed the Women's Trade Union League for better wages and working conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how Muller v. Oregon represented a victory for women reformers during the Progressive Era but presented a setback for them in later years.

It limited work hours for women, seen as a victory at the time, but later justified paying women less for the same work. Signup and view all the answers

Explain why some women's rights activists were angry when the rights of African Americans were expanded after the Civil War.

They felt betrayed because women were not specifically included in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the strategies of Carrie Chapman Catt's 'winning plan.'

It called for lobbying Congress for a women's suffrage amendment while also amending state laws. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the women's suffrage movement changed with the rise of Progressivism.

A new generation of leaders emerged who expanded the movement's goals to include various Progressive reforms. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Progressive Reform Movements

Reformers aimed to change politics, government, business practices, social welfare, and labor conditions.
Muckrakers played a pivotal role by exposing injustices in society, leading to significant reforms.

Urban Poor and Settlement Houses

Progressives established settlement houses to provide essential services for the urban poor.
Initiatives included ending child labor, enhancing education, and improving workplace conditions.

Populist vs. Progressive Movements

Both movements sought to reduce government and corporate corruption, enhancing responsiveness to public needs.
Progressives were primarily middle-class reformers, while Populists were workers and farmers advocating for government regulation of businesses.

Child Welfare Initiatives

Efforts to protect children included eliminating child labor and improving education.
Key organizations: National Child Labor Committee and U.S. Children's Bureau to address children's welfare issues.

Impact of Settlement Houses

Settlement houses unified communities through social services aimed at elevating living standards.
Services included education, language classes, childcare, arts, dance, sports, and social events.

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

The fire revealed the dire conditions faced by urban workers, sparking public outrage and demands for safer workplaces.

Muckrakers highlighted urban social issues, revealing corruption and poverty through mainstream media to inspire reform efforts.

Women's Rights within Labor

Female Progressives successfully limited work hours for women and advocated for better pay through organizations like the Women's Trade Union League.

Muller v. Oregon Case

The case marked a victory for women by limiting work hours, but it later justified wage disparities where women earned less than men.

Women's Rights Activism Post-Civil War

Some women activists felt betrayed when African American rights were prioritized post-Civil War, as women were excluded from constitutional amendments.

Carrie Chapman Catt's "Winning Plan"

Catt's strategy involved lobbying for a constitutional amendment while also working to amend state laws for women’s suffrage through referendums.

Evolution of the Women's Suffrage Movement

The rise of Progressivism brought a new generation of leaders focusing on broader issues such as education, labor laws, child labor regulations, and governmental reforms.

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This quiz focuses on Chapter 11 of U.S. History, exploring themes of Progressive reformers and their impact on society. It covers key figures like muckrakers and the areas they sought to change, including politics, social welfare, and labor conditions. Test your knowledge of these important historical concepts.