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Progressive Era

Industrial Revolution & Progressive Era

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When did the Industrial Revolution mainly take place in the United States? Late 1800s to early 1900s
Why did many Americans move from farms to cities during the Industrial Revolution? To find factory jobs
What helped factories produce goods faster during the Industrial Revolution? New machines and technology
What type of housing did many factory workers live in? Tenements
About how long did many factory workers work each day? 10–12 hours
What was a common problem in factories during the Industrial Revolution? Dangerous working conditions
Why did factory owners often hire children? They could be paid less
Some children working during the Industrial Revolution were as young as: 8 years old
Which industries became very powerful during industrialization? Oil, steel, and railroads
How did railroads help businesses grow? They transported goods across the country
What is mass production? Producing goods quickly in large amounts using machines
Why did workers create labor unions? To demand better pay and safer conditions
What is a strike? When workers stop working to protest
Who benefited the most from industrialization? Business owners
The problems of industrialization helped lead to which reform period? Progressive Era
When did the Progressive Era mainly take place? 1890–1920
What did Progressives believe the government should do more of? Protect workers and consumers
What were journalists who exposed problems in society called? Muckrakers
What kinds of problems did muckrakers investigate? Government corruption and unsafe working conditions
Which writer exposed problems in the meatpacking industry? Upton Sinclair
How did many Americans react after reading about meatpacking factories? They were shocked and demanded change
What law required government inspection of meatpacking plants? Meat Inspection Act
What law made it illegal to sell contaminated food or medicine? Pure Food and Drug Act
What working conditions were Progressives trying to improve? Factory safety and wages
What problem involving children did reformers try to stop? Child labor
What did new child labor laws often do? Limited hours children could work
How did women contribute to Progressive reforms? They organized reform movements
What movement fought for equal rights for women? Women’s rights movement
What was the main goal of the women’s suffrage movement? The right to vote
What amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920? 19th Amendment
Why did many immigrants come to the United States during industrialization? To find jobs and opportunities
What book exposed dirty conditions in meatpacking factories? The Jungle
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