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The Progressive Era wasn't so much as progressive as it was a reformation of America itself. Social issues such as women's suffrage in which women sought after the same rights men had such as the right to vote and child labor in which children were subjugated to harsher labor and smaller pay than the already mediocre wages/conditions the average American was receiving were brought into light for reformation.(AS pgs 207-214, 223-229)In order for America to progress, reformation had to occur, this era should be renamed the Reformation Era due to all the repairs made to policies and laws implemented to counter the corruption of big cooperation, political machines, and others who manipulated or took advantage of the law for personal gain. Sanitary issues were also brought to light with the introduction of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair with the exposure of conditions of Chicago meat packing plants that inspired Roosevelt to reform the nation and how meat was inspected and shipped. (AS pgs 200-203)Only until after the Election of 1912 which Woodrow Wilson beat Roosevelt and Taft would it seem that some progression would take place after all the reformation of the issues mentioned above were finally dealt with. (AS pgs 231-235) Reading these sources was rather enjoyable as the conditions and issues that were present during this era can reflect the issues our country is facing now, it was easy to relate to.
Muckrackers, such as Sincleir in his book the Jungle, were key to the progressive movement in sanitary aspects because if people didnt know what was going on in meat factories then the meat inspection act wouldnt had pass and the meat would had continued to be altered. (American Spirit chapter 29 A1 and A2)
The Progressive Era called for a change mainly in the United States. The change was to occur in all aspects on the United States, economic, political and social. Upton Sinclair published The Jungle, this book exposed food conditions that were intolerable, the attention the book received help to pass the Pure Food and Drug Act that helped to insure food was safe. (AP Ch. 29 Set Source A) Workers also were taken advantage and were forced to work in terrible conditions, often causing effects long after. Many reforms were made to help stop child labor, and to establish safer working condition, so that incidents such as the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire didn’t occur. (AP Ch. 29 Set Source C) During this time, a lot of women fought for their right in government. Women all over the fought for their right to vote, protesting and marching thru ought the cities, but their reform did not come till after WW 1 with the nineteenth amendment. What women did to get there right to vote was also influenced by other countries such as the violent turn it took that was influenced by the British women. (AP Ch. 29 Set Source E) Theodore Roosevelt left Taft in his place but was soon let down with the steps Taft took back, Roosevelt ran against Taft to try to defeat him. Roosevelt created many reforms while in presidency, such as The Square deal that was passed to help the American way of life. Roosevelt was not against trusts but did not support them either, he was out to weaken them, thus was his running campaign. (AP Ch. 30 Set Source A)
One major key to the progressive movement was the Muckrackers. The Muckrackers opened up many of the peoples eyes to see what is occuring in the meat factories. However, the Muckrackers told the truth about what was happening with a little over exadration. They had added more to the what was really happening. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair had exposed much of these conditions. Roosevelt didnt like what he had read and reformed how meat was inspected and shipped. Soon after the Meat inspection Act was formed. (AS pp. 200-203)
The Progressive Reforms that occured during the early 1900s were both well thought out and not very helpful in the sense of labor. These people who had to work were in such conditions that it sometimes killed them, but on the other hand it did give those who servived a source of income. What the reform lacked was higher wages and this affected the economy majorly. (AM Vol.2, p. 209 C2)
In the early stages of the progressive Era there were many reformations that had to be taken care of. During this time is when women began to fight for women's suffrage, workers for better working conditions, and also child labor laws. Before any progression could occur these issues had to be dealt with. There was also many political machines that made decisions based on the betterment of them, and not the people. There was also many unsanitary food production places like shown in the book "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair. Finally after the election of 1912 is when many of these issues were dealt with and progress was made. (AS. Pg. 201, 207-212, 234)
The Progressive Era called for many reform attempts. People who attempted reform included Upton Sinclair (wrote "The Jungle," hoping to expose the sanitation issues in the meat-packing industry), Senator Robert L. Owen (supported women's suffrage), and Woodrow Wilson (against monopolies). These people and many others influenced others to take action and allow America to progress. It took a while for these things to set in, but they did eventually. (AS pg.200-239)
Thanks to Upton Sinclair conditions for the meat packing factories were published and people were able to see how deplorable the conditions were and how harmful to the health as well. "The Jungle" influenced the passing of the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 (AS, CH.29 A1). Theodore Roosevelt labeled muckrackers as "malefactors of great wealth" and also said they were in the same level as the corruptionists. (AS, CH.29 A2)
The progressive era benefited the workers greatly because it was the time where there were reforms on child labor, exploited coal miners and also how many hours a work day was going to have (AS, CH.29 C2,3,4)
The progressive era was a chance for the United States to look at the social problems. Child labor was a big issue. There was harsh labor with very little pay. In one fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company's New York City garment factory took the lives of 146 laborers, who were mostly young women. This fire showed just how dangerous labor was(AS 207-213). "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair exposed the conditions of meat packing plants. This book inspired Theodore Roosevelt to pass a few bills such as the "pure food and drug act". Roosevelt also defended land as federal parks that were not to be used(AS 200-202,217). Another issue was women's right to vote. Many thought that women were responsible for the future generation and as such should have a vote(AS 223-227). The progressive era was the United States chance to move forward and make progress as a country that has settled.
The progressive moment was the efforts of the people and higher officials to change a reform the country, to progress forward in political social and economical issues.Muckrakers in the early progressive era reveled the info that many big business did not want to expose to the public.Sanitary issues were also brought to light with the introduction of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair with the exposure of conditions of Chicago meat packing plants that inspired Roosevelt to reform the nation and how meat was inspected and shipped. (AS pgs 200-203)(AS:IIp,.200-202). Women suffrage and extensive labor hours including child labor were obligated to work endless hours and receive little pay .(AS:II p.,223-230).From Teddy to Woodrow much reform and progression was done by them, its clear to see that many changes were necessary to achieve to where we are today as a nation. However we are still i need to reform today to attend to the needs of the nation.
During the Progressive era the thing that started it all and was successful in bringing to light many of the problems that were in America waas Muckraking. Muckraking showed and brought to light harmful or even apalling conditions that directly affected the citizens such as food reforms and sanitation conditions. This made people start thinking and seeing what were certain things that needed to be reformed and changed and this started the Progressive Era. (AS, Source Set A) Also, another thing that was a major part of the Progressive Era was the Plight for Labor. Many workers had poor working condtions little pay and long hours. During the Progreesive reform one of the aims was to better the conditions of the of the laborer. Many laws were put into affect not only to protect the male laborer but also the women and children. Although some might not have been so successful they attempted to make progress with labor. (AS, Source Set C) Further, during the Progressive Era Women Played a major role. They attempted to gain a better role in society and better their stance by seeking suffrage. Women at this time were not alowed to vote and ths they sought to reform this and gain this right. They were making movements to acquiring equality to men and sought that they be granted suffrage. They began to make political cartoons to express this desire. (AS, E3) The culmination of this era was in the Election of 1912. This was because the three candidates running Taft, Roosevelt, and Wilson all had a form of a Progressive Platform. They were all appealing to the nature of the Era and the want of the people in order to reform society with Progressive legislature. Wilson won in the end and he was able to bring about some reform but the era ended with him due to the involvement in WWI. (AS, Source Set B). This era wasmarked by great change in society whiched moved toward improving the American society.
A major key factor in the Progressive Era were Muckrackers. Journalist and writters like Upton Sinclair brought forth the poor condtions of meat packing in his book The Jungle. These writen and journaled forms of reforms led people like President Roosevelt to better see the poor working conditions in society. (AS pg 200-203)
During the progressive era there was an opportunity for the United States to look at there own social problems. Child labor was one of the biggest issues, the labor was very harsh and cruel and they received not that much money. At one fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company's, the New York City factory took the lives of about 146 laborers, who were mostly young women. This fire showed just how ruthless and how bad it was,(AS. pg 207-213). "The Jungle" written by Upton Sinclair exposed the conditions of meat packing plants, and how they were handled. This book inspired Theodore Roosevelt to pass a few bills that would benefit food restriction. Roosevelt also defended land at federal parks that were not to be used at all (AS. pg 200-202 & 217). Another issue was women's right to vote during that particular time. Many thought that women should have the right to voice their opinion and have the right to vote(AS. pg 223-227).
During the progressive era, one issue that was unseen to the public eye was the unsanitary meat packing industry. The public thought they were buying ordinary pure meat, but didnt know where it had been and even what extra surprises were in it. Upton Sinclairs "the jungle" had brought these matters out into the eye of the public and caught the attention of theodore roosevelt. Who quickly took action by passing both the meat inspection act and the pure food and drug act of 1906. (AS CH29 200-203 A1}
The Progressive Era was a time of change in the customs of the U.S one of the few factors that impacted people's lives was the food reforms. Meat was produced in unsanitary conditions until the issue was brought up. Another factor was child labor and work conditions. Children were a primary target for big businesses because they could work for little money and do things adults couldn't. Work environments were so bad that employees even died on the job. Reforms were created in the 1900's to put this to an end. (AS p.200-03)
Muckrakers was a major point in the beginning of the Progressive movement. Muckrakers helped open the eyes of the people and realize that thier meat was unsanitized.Big Businesses were very shocked and suprised when the people started finding out what was really going on with the meat factories. Sinclair then published whats called The Jungle and Roosevelt was very shocked and passed whats called The Meat Expection Act made sure all meat was sanitized and packed well. (American Spirit ch.29 A1 and A2)
The Progressive Era was a great improvement to many asspects of the country. It fixed many things involving the economic standpoint of laborers and laws adding or requiring new things. Before this era laborers were in a poor state. There were many cases of poor working conditions and very little pay for the dangerous and large quantity of work they had to do. Due to the progressive era much of that was able to be fixed by reforms spurred by labor unions. Another positive asspect that was a result of this era was surrerage for women. In this situation by giving women the right to vote, the perk of gaining equal pay for the same work as a man was added. So due to the Progressive Era much of the negative asspects of the county were able to be ammended. (A.S. Pgs.207-214,223-229)
The working conditions were bad not for just women but also children. A lot of children were injured or killed at work. Some would nite grow due to their working conditions. Women fought to try and better the working conditions(American Spirit, Source Set C) During the Progressive Era Women were seeking suffrage. At this time they could not vote. This was one reason they wanted change. They had different movements to try and get equality from the men. They were not on the same level.(American Spirit, E3)
Overall the progressive era was a time in history where the United States had an opportunity to discuss and change both the economic and social problems within their country just to make their issues better. With the world changing and improving issues arose. Women and children were the talk of everyone. Since both women and children were considered below the men they weren't really cared for. It was documented that a fire had busted out in a factory and the shocking conditions that caused this problem added more fuel to the fire (AS 207-213). President Roosevelt (at the time) also backed up the people (AS 200-202,217). Now lets talk about the women. They were believed to be the weaker sex. So with that being said they were treated as they were presumed to be. Women had nearly no rights other than the right to bear children in their womb and stay at home. They really had no rights. Another topic mentioned in the readings were "Muckrakers" these were people who had revealed the true situations within the community. A fantastic example of a Muckraker would be Upton Sinclair who was the author of the book "The Jungle" in this book he revealed the true story being the meat packing business. (AS pg 200-203)
In the Progressive Era their were many out spoken people who were exposing the truth to the public. These people were called Mukrakers, they exposed the truth behind the big businesses to the public which would inspire more people to reform. Upton Sinclair wrote a book called "The Jungel" due to the sanatation problems in the Chicago meat packing plants.The novel capturedt the eye of one man in particular, President Roosevelt who help publisize the problem.With this eye opening novel Roosevelt initiated an official investigation which was very successful.If not for Roosevelt finding out about this, the Meat Inspection Act would not have ben formed.(A.S chapter 29 A.1&2)
The reform era is a key time in American history. This era brought about many changes that needed to take place and were crucial to the further development of America itself. The first of these reforms was found in the novel The Jungle written by muckracker Sincler he along with the passing of the health approval act brought better working conditions to food factories, avoiding further health problems and allowing for a healthier populous( American spirit chapter 29 A1 and A2). This was but one of many another reform act was the women's suffurage movement that was inspired by the British women's suffrage movement, this movement brought great change by giving women a say in government and congress(American spirit chapter 30 Set Source E). With these two the only remaining movement was the reform of chilid labor laws, these laws avoid future disasterouse incidents by forcing companies to establish safer work environment and also gave children a chance to attend school which previousely only seemed like a rich folks privilege( American Spirit chapter 29 set source C).
During the Progressive era many concerns arised which resulted in reformation. An example of a reform would be the reformation of labor, more so children. Child labor in the coal mines was the most demanding and dangerous for children. Being either bent over or seated for hours cause " most of them to become more or less deformed and bent-backed like old men." (AS, Chp. 29, Set Source C3) Later movements for laws regulating working conditions took in action limiting hours and ssetting a minimum wage. (AS, Chp. 29, Set Source C4)
During the Progressive Era, there were many reforms that had taken place. The fight for women's sufferage, better working conditions for workers, and also fighting against child labor laws. These were key points that had to be changed and made better for the good of the people. Even food and the conditions at which it was shipped and processed was changing for the better. Muckracker Upton Sinclair, author of the book The Jungle, wrote this book to show how bad the conditions were in these working facilities and the food hazards being presented. in the end, all of the reform movements had made ultimate progress and things had improved for the lives or people, works, women and children in the country. (As pp.200-203; 207-212)
During the Progressive Era people started to uncover the flaws in society. "The muckrakers exposed corruption, the adulteration of food and drugs, and the exploitation of labor." (AS p. 200) A shocking documentation of the meat packing industry, The Jungle, recorded the disgusting management of meat which appalled many even President Roosevelt. (AS p. 202) Another major activity occurring during this era was the women suffrage movement. (AS p.227-230)
The progessive was a time when America began to reshape itself regarding Big buisness,immagrant and common laborers,women's suffrage, as well as sanition and health. Labor was was terribly dangerous at this time period being that men,children and wemon were put put in un-sanitary and harmful working conditions.(A.S,pg207-214).It wasnt till the release of the"jungle" that roosvelt and congress began to put laws and food regulations on food industries and working conditions,(A.s.,pg.215-222) Women's fight for sufferage was another crucial part in the progressive era with women rallying together to beable to vote and be included in societies descions. Although some women did not "want to shoulder the heavy civic responsiblities" that would come with the Ballot.(A.S,pg.223-229)
The muckrakers shed new light on topics that needed to be addressed, but to an unnecessary audience. Muckrakers, as Theodore Roosevelt said, attack a certain company and tend to over exaggerate. Theses exaggerations lead to false accusations, thus giving enough room for third party onlookers to label the muckrakers as liars (American Spirit, pg. 202). In my personal point of view, muckrakers should not have publicly published these findings without first consulting Congress and waiting for their response. If Congress were to shy away from the issue or ignore it completely, only then would I agree that muckrakers call upon the support of American citizen and see fit that the findings be reported and released for all to voice their complaints and retaliations. In releasing the information publicly first, it does more harm than benefit. Nevertheless the muckrakers were successful at changing the laws regarding their areas of concerns; they just did so without the approval of all and as some saw it, in means of “gross and reckless assaults on a character” (American Spirit, pg. 203).
During Progressivism we see a change in american life through many reforms. I believe these reforms were brought on by the revealing of problems though methods such as muckraking such as in the meat industry (29;A,1)which was at times embellished (29;A,2). Reforms in labor began with conflicting views between the weaker working class and the wealthy business class (29;B,1) leading to an increase of demands of rights in the laborers such as wages (29;B,2) and safety (29;B,5), major reforms such as child labor policies (29;B,3), an interest to achieve influence in law benefiting the working class (29;B,4). Among the most prominent cultural changes we see reform in the roles of women, especially in their pursuit of suffrage. We can see this in women's suffrage though it's political, even senatorial, support (29;E,1), and it's strong media mediums (29;E,3), despite the fact that many women did not desire suffrage, yet the smaller percentage to be enough (29;E,2). Upon seeing a failure of further progress of progressivism we see a reattempting to establish progressivism in the election of 1912 by each party mainly a division of two progressive philosophies by the democratic Wilson and bull-moose Roosevelt(30;A,2). One example where this can be seen is Roosevelt's attacks on democratic economy platforms (30;A,1) or many other platforms, with an equal response by Wilson.
Muckrakers were an important part of the Progressive Era. They brought many reforms in labor and various other things. Even though these muckrakers usually egsadurated conditions in order to get their point across, they were able to reveal the truth in many situations. The best example of muckraking is probably Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" where he reveals the unsanitary conditions of the meat packing industry. While many of the claims made in this book are said to be an egsaduration of what is true, the book brought a huge push for the passing of the Pure Food and Drug Act which would require the federal inspection of meat .
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The Progressive Era wasn't so much as progressive as it was a reformation of America itself. Social issues such as women's suffrage in which women sought after the same rights men had such as the right to vote and child labor in which children were subjugated to harsher labor and smaller pay than the already mediocre wages/conditions the average American was receiving were brought into light for reformation.(AS pgs 207-214, 223-229)In order for America to progress, reformation had to occur, this era should be renamed the Reformation Era due to all the repairs made to policies and laws implemented to counter the corruption of big cooperation, political machines, and others who manipulated or took advantage of the law for personal gain. Sanitary issues were also brought to light with the introduction of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair with the exposure of conditions of Chicago meat packing plants that inspired Roosevelt to reform the nation and how meat was inspected and shipped. (AS pgs 200-203)Only until after the Election of 1912 which Woodrow Wilson beat Roosevelt and Taft would it seem that some progression would take place after all the reformation of the issues mentioned above were finally dealt with. (AS pgs 231-235) Reading these sources was rather enjoyable as the conditions and issues that were present during this era can reflect the issues our country is facing now, it was easy to relate to.
Muckrackers, such as Sincleir in his book the Jungle, were key to the progressive movement in sanitary aspects because if people didnt know what was going on in meat factories then the meat inspection act wouldnt had pass and the meat would had continued to be altered. (American Spirit chapter 29 A1 and A2)
The Progressive Era called for a change mainly in the United States. The change was to occur in all aspects on the United States, economic, political and social. Upton Sinclair published The Jungle, this book exposed food conditions that were intolerable, the attention the book received help to pass the Pure Food and Drug Act that helped to insure food was safe. (AP Ch. 29 Set Source A) Workers also were taken advantage and were forced to work in terrible conditions, often causing effects long after. Many reforms were made to help stop child labor, and to establish safer working condition, so that incidents such as the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire didn’t occur. (AP Ch. 29 Set Source C) During this time, a lot of women fought for their right in government. Women all over the fought for their right to vote, protesting and marching thru ought the cities, but their reform did not come till after WW 1 with the nineteenth amendment. What women did to get there right to vote was also influenced by other countries such as the violent turn it took that was influenced by the British women. (AP Ch. 29 Set Source E) Theodore Roosevelt left Taft in his place but was soon let down with the steps Taft took back, Roosevelt ran against Taft to try to defeat him. Roosevelt created many reforms while in presidency, such as The Square deal that was passed to help the American way of life. Roosevelt was not against trusts but did not support them either, he was out to weaken them, thus was his running campaign. (AP Ch. 30 Set Source A)
One major key to the progressive movement was the Muckrackers. The Muckrackers opened up many of the peoples eyes to see what is occuring in the meat factories. However, the Muckrackers told the truth about what was happening with a little over exadration. They had added more to the what was really happening. The Jungle by Upton Sinclair had exposed much of these conditions. Roosevelt didnt like what he had read and reformed how meat was inspected and shipped. Soon after the Meat inspection Act was formed.
(AS pp. 200-203)
The Progressive Reforms that occured during the early 1900s were both well thought out and not very helpful in the sense of labor. These people who had to work were in such conditions that it sometimes killed them, but on the other hand it did give those who servived a source of income. What the reform lacked was higher wages and this affected the economy majorly. (AM Vol.2, p. 209 C2)
In the early stages of the progressive Era there were many reformations that had to be taken care of. During this time is when women began to fight for women's suffrage, workers for better working conditions, and also child labor laws. Before any progression could occur these issues had to be dealt with. There was also many political machines that made decisions based on the betterment of them, and not the people. There was also many unsanitary food production places like shown in the book "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair. Finally after the election of 1912 is when many of these issues were dealt with and progress was made. (AS. Pg. 201, 207-212, 234)
The Progressive Era called for many reform attempts. People who attempted reform included Upton Sinclair (wrote "The Jungle," hoping to expose the sanitation issues in the meat-packing industry), Senator Robert L. Owen (supported women's suffrage), and Woodrow Wilson (against monopolies). These people and many others influenced others to take action and allow America to progress. It took a while for these things to set in, but they did eventually.
(AS pg.200-239)
Thanks to Upton Sinclair conditions for the meat packing factories were published and people were able to see how deplorable the conditions were and how harmful to the health as well. "The Jungle" influenced the passing of the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 (AS, CH.29 A1).
Theodore Roosevelt labeled muckrackers as "malefactors of great wealth" and also said they were in the same level as the corruptionists. (AS, CH.29 A2)
The progressive era benefited the workers greatly because it was the time where there were reforms on child labor, exploited coal miners and also how many hours a work day was going to have (AS, CH.29 C2,3,4)
The progressive era was a chance for the United States to look at the social problems. Child labor was a big issue. There was harsh labor with very little pay. In one fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company's New York City garment factory took the lives of 146 laborers, who were mostly young women. This fire showed just how dangerous labor was(AS 207-213). "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair exposed the conditions of meat packing plants. This book inspired Theodore Roosevelt to pass a few bills such as the "pure food and drug act". Roosevelt also defended land as federal parks that were not to be used(AS 200-202,217). Another issue was women's right to vote. Many thought that women were responsible for the future generation and as such should have a vote(AS 223-227). The progressive era was the United States chance to move forward and make progress as a country that has settled.
The progressive moment was the efforts of the people and higher officials to change a reform the country, to progress forward in political social and economical issues.Muckrakers in the early progressive era reveled the info that many big business did not want to expose to the public.Sanitary issues were also brought to light with the introduction of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair with the exposure of conditions of Chicago meat packing plants that inspired Roosevelt to reform the nation and how meat was inspected and shipped. (AS pgs 200-203)(AS:IIp,.200-202). Women suffrage and extensive labor hours including child labor were obligated to work endless hours and receive little pay .(AS:II p.,223-230).From Teddy to Woodrow much reform and progression was done by them, its clear to see that many changes were necessary to achieve to where we are today as a nation. However we are still i need to reform today to attend to the needs of the nation.
During the Progressive era the thing that started it all and was successful in bringing to light many of the problems that were in America waas Muckraking. Muckraking showed and brought to light harmful or even apalling conditions that directly affected the citizens such as food reforms and sanitation conditions. This made people start thinking and seeing what were certain things that needed to be reformed and changed and this started the Progressive Era. (AS, Source Set A) Also, another thing that was a major part of the Progressive Era was the Plight for Labor. Many workers had poor working condtions little pay and long hours. During the Progreesive reform one of the aims was to better the conditions of the of the laborer. Many laws were put into affect not only to protect the male laborer but also the women and children. Although some might not have been so successful they attempted to make progress with labor. (AS, Source Set C) Further, during the Progressive Era Women Played a major role. They attempted to gain a better role in society and better their stance by seeking suffrage. Women at this time were not alowed to vote and ths they sought to reform this and gain this right. They were making movements to acquiring equality to men and sought that they be granted suffrage. They began to make political cartoons to express this desire. (AS, E3) The culmination of this era was in the Election of 1912. This was because the three candidates running Taft, Roosevelt, and Wilson all had a form of a Progressive Platform. They were all appealing to the nature of the Era and the want of the people in order to reform society with Progressive legislature. Wilson won in the end and he was able to bring about some reform but the era ended with him due to the involvement in WWI. (AS, Source Set B). This era wasmarked by great change in society whiched moved toward improving the American society.
A major key factor in the Progressive Era were Muckrackers. Journalist and writters like Upton Sinclair brought forth the poor condtions of meat packing in his book The Jungle. These writen and journaled forms of reforms led people like President Roosevelt to better see the poor working conditions in society. (AS pg 200-203)
During the progressive era there was an opportunity for the United States to look at there own social problems. Child labor was one of the biggest issues, the labor was very harsh and cruel and they received not that much money. At one fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company's, the New York City factory took the lives of about 146 laborers, who were mostly young women. This fire showed just how ruthless and how bad it was,(AS. pg 207-213). "The Jungle" written by Upton Sinclair exposed the conditions of meat packing plants, and how they were handled. This book inspired Theodore Roosevelt to pass a few bills that would benefit food restriction. Roosevelt also defended land at federal parks that were not to be used at all (AS. pg 200-202 & 217). Another issue was women's right to vote during that particular time. Many thought that women should have the right to voice their opinion and have the right to vote(AS. pg 223-227).
During the progressive era, one issue that was unseen to the public eye was the unsanitary meat packing industry. The public thought they were buying ordinary pure meat, but didnt know where it had been and even what extra surprises were in it. Upton Sinclairs "the jungle" had brought these matters out into the eye of the public and caught the attention of theodore roosevelt. Who quickly took action by passing both the meat inspection act and the pure food and drug act of 1906. (AS CH29 200-203 A1}
The Progressive Era was a time of change in the customs of the U.S one of the few factors that impacted people's lives was the food reforms. Meat was produced in unsanitary conditions until the issue was brought up. Another factor was child labor and work conditions. Children were a primary target for big businesses because they could work for little money and do things adults couldn't. Work environments were so bad that employees even died on the job. Reforms were created in the 1900's to put this to an end. (AS p.200-03)
Muckrakers was a major point in the beginning of the Progressive movement. Muckrakers helped open the eyes of the people and realize that thier meat was unsanitized.Big Businesses were very shocked and suprised when the people started finding out what was really going on with the meat factories. Sinclair then published whats called The Jungle and Roosevelt was very shocked and passed whats called The Meat Expection Act made sure all meat was sanitized and packed well. (American Spirit ch.29 A1 and A2)
The Progressive Era was a great improvement to many asspects of the country. It fixed many things involving the economic standpoint of laborers and laws adding or requiring new things. Before this era laborers were in a poor state. There were many cases of poor working conditions and very little pay for the dangerous and large quantity of work they had to do. Due to the progressive era much of that was able to be fixed by reforms spurred by labor unions. Another positive asspect that was a result of this era was surrerage for women. In this situation by giving women the right to vote, the perk of gaining equal pay for the same work as a man was added. So due to the Progressive Era much of the negative asspects of the county were able to be ammended.
(A.S. Pgs.207-214,223-229)
The working conditions were bad not for just women but also children. A lot of children were injured or killed at work. Some would nite grow due to their working conditions. Women fought to try and better the working conditions(American Spirit, Source Set C) During the Progressive Era Women were seeking suffrage. At this time they could not vote. This was one reason they wanted change. They had different movements to try and get equality from the men. They were not on the same level.(American Spirit, E3)
Overall the progressive era was a time in history where the United States had an opportunity to discuss and change both the economic and social problems within their country just to make their issues better. With the world changing and improving issues arose. Women and children were the talk of everyone. Since both women and children were considered below the men they weren't really cared for. It was documented that a fire had busted out in a factory and the shocking conditions that caused this problem added more fuel to the fire (AS 207-213). President Roosevelt (at the time) also backed up the people (AS 200-202,217). Now lets talk about the women. They were believed to be the weaker sex. So with that being said they were treated as they were presumed to be. Women had nearly no rights other than the right to bear children in their womb and stay at home. They really had no rights. Another topic mentioned in the readings were "Muckrakers"
these were people who had revealed the true situations within the community. A fantastic example of a Muckraker would be Upton Sinclair who was the author of the book "The Jungle" in this book he revealed the true story being the meat packing business. (AS pg 200-203)
In the Progressive Era their were many out spoken people who were exposing the truth to the public. These people were called Mukrakers, they exposed the truth behind the big businesses to the public which would inspire more people to reform. Upton Sinclair wrote a book called "The Jungel" due to the sanatation problems in the Chicago meat packing plants.The novel capturedt the eye of one man in particular, President Roosevelt who help publisize the problem.With this eye opening novel Roosevelt initiated an official investigation which was very successful.If not for Roosevelt finding out about this, the Meat Inspection Act would not have ben formed.(A.S chapter 29 A.1&2)
The reform era is a key time in American history. This era brought about many changes that needed to take place and were crucial to the further development of America itself. The first of these reforms was found in the novel The Jungle written by muckracker Sincler he along with the passing of the health approval act brought better working conditions to food factories, avoiding further health problems and allowing for a healthier populous( American spirit chapter 29 A1 and A2). This was but one of many another reform act was the women's suffurage movement that was inspired by the British women's suffrage movement, this movement brought great change by giving women a say in government and congress(American spirit chapter 30 Set Source E). With these two the only remaining movement was the reform of chilid labor laws, these laws avoid future disasterouse incidents by forcing companies to establish safer work environment and also gave children a chance to attend school which previousely only seemed like a rich folks privilege( American Spirit chapter 29 set source C).
During the Progressive era many concerns arised which resulted in reformation. An example of a reform would be the reformation of labor, more so children. Child labor in the coal mines was the most demanding and dangerous for children. Being either bent over or seated for hours cause " most of them to become more or less deformed and bent-backed like old men." (AS, Chp. 29, Set Source C3) Later movements for laws regulating working conditions took in action limiting hours and ssetting a minimum wage. (AS, Chp. 29, Set Source C4)
During the Progressive Era, there were many reforms that had taken place. The fight for women's sufferage, better working conditions for workers, and also fighting against child labor laws. These were key points that had to be changed and made better for the good of the people.
Even food and the conditions at which it was shipped and processed was changing for the better. Muckracker Upton Sinclair, author of the book The Jungle, wrote this book to show how bad the conditions were in these working facilities and the food hazards being presented.
in the end, all of the reform movements had made ultimate progress and things had improved for the lives or people, works, women and children in the country. (As pp.200-203; 207-212)
During the Progressive Era people started to uncover the flaws in society. "The muckrakers exposed corruption, the adulteration of food and drugs, and the exploitation of labor." (AS p. 200) A shocking documentation of the meat packing industry, The Jungle, recorded the disgusting management of meat which appalled many even President Roosevelt. (AS p. 202) Another major activity occurring during this era was the women suffrage movement. (AS p.227-230)
The progessive was a time when America began to reshape itself regarding Big buisness,immagrant and common laborers,women's suffrage, as well as sanition and health. Labor was was terribly dangerous at this time period being that men,children and wemon were put put in un-sanitary and harmful working conditions.(A.S,pg207-214).It wasnt till the release of the"jungle" that roosvelt and congress began to put laws and food regulations on food industries and working conditions,(A.s.,pg.215-222)
Women's fight for sufferage was another crucial part in the progressive era with women rallying together to beable to vote and be included in societies descions. Although some women did not "want to shoulder the heavy civic responsiblities" that would come with the Ballot.(A.S,pg.223-229)
The muckrakers shed new light on topics that needed to be addressed, but to an unnecessary audience. Muckrakers, as Theodore Roosevelt said, attack a certain company and tend to over exaggerate. Theses exaggerations lead to false accusations, thus giving enough room for third party onlookers to label the muckrakers as liars (American Spirit, pg. 202). In my personal point of view, muckrakers should not have publicly published these findings without first consulting Congress and waiting for their response. If Congress were to shy away from the issue or ignore it completely, only then would I agree that muckrakers call upon the support of American citizen and see fit that the findings be reported and released for all to voice their complaints and retaliations. In releasing the information publicly first, it does more harm than benefit. Nevertheless the muckrakers were successful at changing the laws regarding their areas of concerns; they just did so without the approval of all and as some saw it, in means of “gross and reckless assaults on a character” (American Spirit, pg. 203).
During Progressivism we see a change in american life through many reforms. I believe these reforms were brought on by the revealing of problems though methods such as muckraking such as in the meat industry (29;A,1)which was at times embellished (29;A,2). Reforms in labor began with conflicting views between the weaker working class and the wealthy business class (29;B,1) leading to an increase of demands of rights in the laborers such as wages (29;B,2) and safety (29;B,5), major reforms such as child labor policies (29;B,3), an interest to achieve influence in law benefiting the working class (29;B,4). Among the most prominent cultural changes we see reform in the roles of women, especially in their pursuit of suffrage. We can see this in women's suffrage though it's political, even senatorial, support (29;E,1), and it's strong media mediums (29;E,3), despite the fact that many women did not desire suffrage, yet the smaller percentage to be enough (29;E,2). Upon seeing a failure of further progress of progressivism we see a reattempting to establish progressivism in the election of 1912 by each party mainly a division of two progressive philosophies by the democratic Wilson and bull-moose Roosevelt(30;A,2). One example where this can be seen is Roosevelt's attacks on democratic economy platforms (30;A,1) or many other platforms, with an equal response by Wilson.
Muckrakers were an important part of the Progressive Era. They brought many reforms in labor and various other things. Even though these muckrakers usually egsadurated conditions in order to get their point across, they were able to reveal the truth in many situations. The best example of muckraking is probably Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" where he reveals the unsanitary conditions of the meat packing industry. While many of the claims made in this book are said to be an egsaduration of what is true, the book brought a huge push for the passing of the Pure Food and Drug Act which would require the federal inspection of meat .
(AS pp. 200 - 203)
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