What sparked the progressive spirit of reform? (slide 1)

Question

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. (slide 6)

answer each in one SHORT SMALL sentence and seperarly

Answer 1

1. The progressive spirit of reform was sparked by widespread social and economic injustices during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

2. Progressivism is a political and social movement aimed at addressing issues caused by industrialization and urbanization through reforms.

3. Progressive reformers focused on areas such as labor rights, women's suffrage, education, public health, and political corruption.

4. The social gospel was a religious movement that emphasized applying Christian ethics to social problems, advocating for social justice.

5. Prominent muckrakers included Upton Sinclair and Jacob Riis, who exposed corruption in business and living conditions in urban slums, respectively.

6. Grassroots reform refers to change driven by ordinary people at the community level, often emphasizing local involvement and initiatives.