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Aim: How did Muckrakers spark reform during the Progressive Era

Aim: How did Muckrakers spark reform during the Progressive Era. Do Now: READ JACOB RIIS “How the Other Half Lives ” and give 5 examples of what tenement house conditions are at the time., HW : R.A.F.T due next class . New Ideas and an efficient government could bring social justice. .

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Aim: How did Muckrakers spark reform during the Progressive Era

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  1. Aim: How did Muckrakers spark reform during the Progressive Era Do Now:READ JACOB RIIS “How the Other Half Lives ” and give 5 examples of what tenement house conditions are at the time., HW: R.A.F.T due next class

  2. New Ideas and an efficient government could bring social justice. Progressivism:

  3. 2. Response to Urbanization, Immigration, & Industrialization 1. New Roles of Government Progressive Era 3. Emphasis on Reform 5. Faith in New Ideas 4. New Organizations

  4. “They are fascinated with the ugly things” - Teddy Roosevelt - Middle class tried to improve the social and political problems of society Muckrakers :

  5. Industrial hazards • Want for good society • Abuse of Big Business • Political corruption • Women vote • Decent housing • Gap of rich and poor • Child labor Problems Facing US by 1890s

  6. Urban Poor • Children • Education • Industrial Workers How did Muckrakers help? Who?

  7. Station activity: Graphic Organizer

  8. Shirtwaist Workers Strike 1909 - 1910

  9. Average Shirtwaist Worker’s Week

  10. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, March 25, 1911

  11. “The Shirtwaist Kings”Max Blanck and Isaac Harris

  12. Triangle Shirtwaist FactoryAsch Building, 8th and 10th Floors

  13. Typical NYC Sweatshop, 1910

  14. Typical NYC Sweatshop, 1910

  15. Page of theNew York Journal

  16. Out of the Ashes • ILGWU membership surged. • NYC created a Bureau of FirePrevention. • New strict building codes werepassed. • Tougher fire inspection ofsweatshops. • Growing momentum of support for women’s suffrage.

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