1. Progressive Era Brought to you by One Crazy Lady with a Hatchet Damn the Demon’s Rum “ Men are nicotine soaked, beer besmirched, whiskey greased, red-eyed devils."

6. Protecting Working Children Cigar Makers

10. 4. Fostering Efficiency in Industry and Government Scientific Management Progressives attempt to be "scientific"--conduct social research, gather statistical data and expert testimony to back demands for reform The attempt to make workers more productive and efficient

11. Pioneered Assembly Line Production Model T Production 1910: 12 hours 1913: 2 Hours Henry Ford “ I want to pay my workers so that they can afford my product!” Henry Ford & the Model T Ford dispensed with consumer choice: Buyers can have “any color so long as its black .”

12. “ Model T” Prices & Sales

13. The Reorganization of Work Frederick W. Taylor The Principles of Scientific Management (1911) “ Taylorism” Breaking down manufacturing into simple, repetitive tasks. The Assembly Line : Workers as Machines

15. • City government becomes more efficient • State & Federal governments become more democratic

17. Citizens Directly Create Laws Initiative - A procedure whereby ordinary citizens could propose laws for consideration by their state legislatures or by the voters directly. (Think Question 1: Wine Sales in Grocery Stores) Referendum - A procedure whereby citizens could vote directly on whether to approve proposed laws. (Think Question 1: Wine Sales in Grocery Stores) Recall - A procedure by which a public official could be removed from office by a direct vote of the citizens.

20. Progressive Presidents Theodore Roosevelt William H. Taft Woodrow Wilson 1901 - 1909 1909 - 1913 1913 - 1921