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part 2: analyze the chart – use the chart below to answer questions 12 - 21

| primary goals | the progressive movement, 1900 – 1920
the need for reform | muckrakers |

to correct the political and economic injustices that had resulted from america’s industrialization<br> appalled at the increasing inequalities between the wealthy and the poor<br> did not oppose industrialization but wanted to use the power of government to correct its evils so that all americans, not just the wealthy, could enjoy better lives<br> felt they also had to reform government itself – which had been corrupted by big business and political “bosses”

the rise of industry had brought many new social problems: brutal working conditions, child labor, political corruption, urban overcrowding, misuse of the environment, extreme inequalities of wealth, and the abuse of consumers<br> support came mainly from the middle class who felt threatened by the rise of big business, labor unions, and political machines<br>* often acted out of a sense of moral responsibility derived from religion social gospel movement; especially concerned with the needs of the poor

investigative reporters, writers and social scientists who exposed the abuses of industrial society and corruption in government<br> became known as muckrakers because they “raked” up the muck or dirt of american life<br> the examined the rise of industry and the abuses that had often led to the accumulation of large fortunes<br> jacob riis, ida tarbell, lincoln steffens, frank norris, and upton sinclair<br>~ the key to understanding u.s. history and government

1. identify two significant goals of the progressive movement.

a.
b.

1. explain the progressive view on industrialization.

1. why did progressives believe that it was necessary to reform government?

1. what problems had the rise of industry brought?

1. why did members of the middle class support the progressives?

1. how did religion influence the progressives?

1. who were the muckrakers?

1. why were these individuals called “muckrakers”?

1. identify several significant muckrakers:

Explanation:

Answer:

a. To correct the political and economic injustices that had resulted from America's industrialization
b. To reform the government itself, which had been corrupted by big business and political "bosses"
They did not oppose industrialization but wanted to use the power of government to correct its evils so that all Americans, not just the wealthy, could enjoy better lives.
Because the government had been corrupted by big business and political "bosses".
Brutal working conditions, child labor, political corruption, urban overcrowding, misuse of the environment, extreme inequalities of wealth, and the abuse of consumers.
They felt threatened by the rise of big business, labor unions, and political machines.
They often acted out of a sense of moral responsibility derived from religion (Social gospel Movement; especially concerned with the needs of the poor).
Investigative reporters, writers and social scientists who exposed the abuses of industrial society and corruption in government.
Because they "raked" up the muck or dirt of American life.
Jacob Riis, Ida Tarbell, Lincoln Steffens, Frank Norris, and Upton Sinclair