Questions and Answers
What role did investigative journalists play in raising public awareness?
What were some of the reforms pushed by women's organizations?
Gender equality, prison reform, public kindergartens, and health and safety measures in the workplace.
Who was known as a prominent muckraker?
Women played no role in advocating for voting rights.
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What did individuals in professional and specialized roles demand?
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Labor unions began using ______ and boycotts to draw attention to their demands.
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What was the long-term impact of the Progressive Era on American life?
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Theodore Roosevelt believed that strong corporations needed no regulation.
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What issues did the Progressive Movement address?
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Study Notes
Investigative Journalists
- Investigative journalists emerged as powerful advocates for social reform, shedding light on societal issues.
- Known as "muckrakers," journalists like Jacob Riis revealed poor health conditions and corruption, influencing reform legislation at state and national levels.
Role of Women
- Women organized groups to advocate for gender equality, prison reform, public kindergartens, daycare for working mothers, and support for vulnerable children.
- Women's organizations were instrumental in securing voting rights through the 19th Amendment and advancing workplace health and safety legislation.
Professional and Specialized Roles
- Professionals in various fields demanded systematic licensing and the professionalization of their occupations.
- These individuals worked to eliminate fraud and corruption, promoting efficient and effective government functions.
Labor Unions and Workers' Associations
- Labor unions used strikes and boycotts as tactics to highlight and advocate for improved factory conditions and workers' rights.
Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency
- Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901, advocating for the regulation of corporations to curb corruption and greed, recognizing their value in America.
The Progressive Movement
- The Progressive Movement aimed at social reforms concerning female suffrage, education, labor conditions, urbanization, industrialization, and child labor.
- This movement also sought political reforms to combat bribery, corruption, political machines, and regulatory practices concerning large businesses and Robber Barons.
Long-Term Impact of the Progressive Era
- The Progressive Era established the principle that government has the capacity to address societal and economic issues, reshaping public expectations of governmental roles.
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This flashcard quiz explores the contributions of middle-class reformers, particularly women, in addressing social and political issues. It highlights the impact of investigative journalists, known as 'muckrakers,' in raising awareness and advocating for change.
