What was Progressivism?
What was progressivism?
How did progressives promote social
reform?
How did progressives promote
expanding democracy?
How did progressives promote
economic reform?
Progressivism was a reform movement
that sought to raise living standards and
correct wrongs in American society
 started community centers that
helped immigrants and the poor
 advocated for minimum wage laws,
limits to work hours, and help for
the unemployed
 encouraged Prohibition
 tried to encourage people to be
more involved in government
through
 direct primary
 initiative
 referendum
 recall
 progressives wanted to limit the
power of big business and regulate
its activities
Adapted from: Dallek, Robert, Jesus Garcia, Donna Ogle, and C. Frederick Risinger. American History. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell, 2008. Print.