Introduction to the Progressive Era

The goal of the Progressive Era was to make positive _______.

Which of the following (select all that apply) were NEGATIVE effects of rapid industrialization?

• Long hours for low pay

• Safe working conditions

• Child Labor

• Pollution

• Monopolies

During the Progressive Era, ​ (a)   grew in popularity and support. They helped fight for worker's ​ (b)   . They also helped fight for ​ (c)   and ​ (d)   working conditions.

• Labor Unions
• rights
• better pay
• safe
• unsafe
• longer hours
• child labor

Name two things we have today as a result of laws made after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.

Match the following

• Banned the sale and making of alcohol

• First Labor Union

• created fire safety laws

• Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

• Fix issues caused by industrialization

• 18th Amendment

• American Federation of Labor

• 19th Amendment

• Granted women the right to vote

• Progressive Era

Industrialization is the rapid growth of ​ (a)  

• industries
• rural areas
• farms
• education

What was a goal of the Temperance Movement?

Labor unions would encourage employees to go on _________ to give them more bargaining power with companies. If employees weren't working the company wasn't making money.

What two words would you choose to describe the Progressive Era and/or Rapid Industrialization?