Introduction to the Progressive Era

The goal of the Progressive Era was to make positive (a)   .

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

• 18th Amendment

• Fix issues caused by industrialization

• Progressive Era

• created fire safety laws

• First Labor Union

• American Federation of Labor

• 19th Amendment

• Granted women the right to vote

• Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

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 (a)   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?