Progressivism 2024

How did muckrakers contribute to Progressivism?

• by exposing corruption and injustices, prompting public demand for reforms.

• through sensationalist news media that attracted attention to opposing political views

How did social activists like Jane Addams contribute to Progressivism?

• by advocating for social reform and establishing settlement houses

• by focusing solely on women's suffrage to influence future elections

What was the purpose of settlement houses?

• to promote urban development that strengthens the economy

• to provide social services to help immigrants and the urban poor

How did Teddy Roosevelt contribute to Progressivism?

• through trust-busting, consumer protection, and conservation efforts.

• through the creation of government entitlement programs to promote the general welfare

How did Progressive reforms improve democracy?

• approved women suffrage, referendums, and direct election of Senators

• created a bicameral Congress and three branches of government

How did Woodrow Wilson contribute to Progressivism?

• He opposed all forms of government regulation.

• He passed several economic reforms.

How did the Supreme Court contribute to Progressivism?

• It created the doctrine of separate but equal rights

• It desegregated public schools and government institutions.

How did WEB Dubois and Booker T Washington contribute to Progressivism?

• Both worked to improve education for African Americans.

• Both worked to end segregation policies.

How did the NAACP contribute to Progressivism?

• The NAACP focused on economic reforms.

• The NAACP pushed civil rights reforms.