Thursday, March 11, 2010

Progressive Part 1 Movements Review

Progressive Part 1 Movements Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Where did the Progressive movement come from? Came from all walks of life with many people behind movement coming from middle class.

What were the goals of the progressive movement? Women’s right to vote, eliminating political bosses and political corruption, fixing basic services in cities which were often controlled by corrupted bosses.

What is a muckraker? Socially Conscious journalist and artist dramatized the need for reform. Nicknamed by teddy Roosevelt because were fascinated with the ugly side of life.

Describe Ida Tarbell’s writing: In the History of Standard Oil detailed how Rockefeller used ruthless methods to run off competitors.

What did Upton Sinclair write about? What influence did it have over gov? A book about horrible conditions of workers in Chicago stockyards, and the horrible conditions of the meat packing industry.

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