Origins of Progressivism

 

New Reform Movements:
1. Social Gospel Movement
2.The Populists
3.Settlement House
4. New reformers were reacting to INDUSTRIALIZATION

PROGRESSIVES maintained that
private charities couldn’t do enough for the poor

1. They felt Gov needed plans for progress

2.Progressive ERA 1890-1920

Not a single unified Movement

Three C's

Consumer Protection

Control of Corporations

Conservation