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The founding of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
This marked the beginning of the women's suffrage movement and was founded by Susan B. Anthony, Carie Chapman Catt, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucy Stone. The founding of NAWSA was connected to the ideals of Progressivism because they were fighting for women’s suffrage, which aligned with the ideals that progressives wanted, which was social change and gender equality. -
Newlands Reclamation Act
The Newlands Reclamation Act allowed irrigation projects in the western United States to be funded by the federal government. This act connected to the ideals of Progressivism because it encouraged agricultural development through the irrigation projects and led to economic growth in those regions. The irrigation projects aimed to increase productivity and help out farmers, which aligns with the progressive ideals of recognizing economic inequalities and improving the well-being of the public. -
"The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair
This novel shed light on the unsanitary and repulsive conditions of the meatpacking industry. This publishing of this novel connected to the ideals of Progressivism because it advocated for food safety regulations, which matches the goal of improving the public’s well being and working conditions. -
The Pure Food and Drug Act
This act aimed to protect consumers by regulating food and drugs, this was mostly as a result of Upton Sinclair's novel. This act connected to the ideals of Progressivism because it wanted to protect consumers and bring them justice. By doing this, it aligned with the Progressive ideals of once again, improving the public’s well being. -
The ratification of the 16th Amendment
The 16th amendment allowed for the federal government to collect income tax which was a new way for them to gain revenue. The 16th amendment fit with the progressive ideals because it set up a system that had a more just way of collecting taxes. It made it so that there was a progressive income tax, where people who made more paid more in taxes. This promoted social and economic equality. -
The ratification of the 17th Amendment
The 17th amendment allowed direct election of senators by the people. The 17th amendment aligned with the progressive ideals because it promoted accountability and aimed to reduce corruption in the election process. This amendment reflected the progressive movement’s ideals on democratic reform. -
The Clayton Antitrust Act
This act made sure there was fair competition between companies, further protected workers and strengthened antitrust laws. This act connected with the ideals of Progressivism by enacting more equality between companies and recognizing economic inequalities. -
The Keating-Owen Act
This act aimed to regulate child labor throughout the United States, and it prohibited the sale of goods that were made by children. This act connected to the ideals of Progressivism as it reflected the progressive movement's goal of social reform and the fair treatment of workers. -
The ratification of the 18th Amendment
This amendment prohibited the sale, manufacture and transportation of alcoholic beverages. The 18th amendment fit the progressive ideals because it focused on addressing social issues surrounding alcohol and promoting public well-being. Supporters of the progressive movement believed in social reform and improving the lives of the public. -
The ratification of the 19th Amendment
This amendment granted women the right to vote. This amendment fit the progressive ideals because it encouraged justice and equality. By granting women the right to vote, this amendment promoted gender equality and advanced the progressive movement’s goal of social reform.