The document discusses the Progressive Movement that emerged in the early 20th century in response to issues stemming from industrialization and urbanization. Progressives sought to address corruption in government and business and create a fairer, more just and democratic society. Their three major goals were to increase popular control of government, protect social well-being through reforms addressing urban issues and morality, and create economic change through greater competition and regulation of monopolies. Progressives largely consisted of educated middle-to-upper class women and men who wanted to cure the ills underlying the seemingly prosperous Gilded Age society.

1. Progressivism

2. Late 1800s ~ society looked beautiful on the surface, but greed & corruption lay underneath The Gilded Era

3. People were frustrated and wanted a “pure gold” society! The Gilded Era Frustrations led to the Progressive Movement

4. Early 20 th Century (1900s) reform movement that sought to cure the problems of urbanization and industrialization Progress ive Movement Reform movement ~ group effort to improve (or change) society

5. Many were… Who were Progress ives? Native-born Middle or upper class College educated

6. Many were… Who were Progress ives? WOMEN Could not vote & had limited career choices, but could work for reform

7. Promote Democracy Three Major Goals Return control of govt. to all people Popular sovereignty (the people have the highest power) is the basis of democracy

8. Protect Social Well-being Three Major Goals Push for fair treatment ( justice ), relief of urban problems, and increased morality

9. Create Economic Change Three Major Goals Restore economic opportunity for ALL ( Econ. Equality ) Push for increased competition and regulation of monopolies

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