(slide 5)
Grassroots reform refers to reform efforts that originate at the local level and are driven by the community or ordinary citizens rather than by political leaders or elites. This approach allows for a bottom-up approach to addressing social issues and gives a voice to those who are directly affected by those issues. Grassroots reform often entails organizing community meetings, protests, petitions, and other actions to bring about change. It was a key component of the progressive movement as ordinary citizens sought to address corruption, inequality, and other social problems in their communities.
The Progressive Movement
The progressive movement was a time of reform in the United States. Progressivism was a
political and social movement that lasted from about 1890 to 1920. It was in response to the
laissez-faire attitude that was prominent during the Gilded Age. The rapid growth of industries
and cities had led to a number of political, economic, and social issues. Reformers included
people from all walks of life including politicians, women, religious leaders, labor leaders,
minorities, and muckrakers. Reformers took on issues ranging from poverty to government
corruption.
The Progressive Movement Guided Notes
What sparked the
progressive spirit of
reform?
(slide 1)
In the late 1890s and early 1900s, Americans were frustrated by
corrupt political and business leaders. The nation was facing issues
caused by rapid urban and industrial growth, inequality for women
and minorities, and unsafe working conditions. Reformers, called
Progressives, were trying to make progress in a number of areas,
including industry, democracy, and racial discrimination.
Define progressivism.
(slide 2)
Identify and describe the
areas that progressive
reformers attempted to
change. (slide 2)
What was the social
gospel?
(slide 3)
Who were prominent
muckrakers and what
areas did they help
reform? (slide 4)
Explain grassroots reform.
1 answer