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?
The progressive movement came from all walks of life, ad many people came from middle class and dissatisfied industrial workers.

What were the goals of the progressive movement?
The goals of this movement was women rights to vote, eliminating political bosses and political corruption, fixing basic cities, wanted to regulate big business and create small ones, wanted to close the gap with rich and poor, and wanted to change the conditions of the poor.

What is a muckraker?
Socially conscious journalist and artist dramatized the need for reform.

Describe Ida Tarbell’s writing
She wrote about how Rockefeller used ruthless methods to run off competitors, charge higher prices and reap huge benefits.

What did Upton Sinclair write about? What influence did it have over gov
He wrote about the conditions of the meat production in Chicago. This influenced the congress to pass the nations first legislation regulating the meat, food and drug products.