The era of Progressivism was one in which America went through social, political, economic and moral reforms. These changes took days and months to implement with results that benefited the majority of America. People such as Upton Sinclair, Jane Adams and Theodore Roosevelt contributed in various ways to this major reform movement. Local citizens, women's right reformers, and two of our presidents in the 1900’s majorly contributed to the changes and reforms which define the Progressive Era.
American author, Upton Sinclair, was one of many to push for better regulations in the workplace. In his book, The Jungle, Sinclair wrote about the terrible conditions in factories and included disconcerting pictures of how meat is processed and packaged. His account of meat processing helped enact the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act. These legislations promoted better working conditions for food service workers and the majority of consumers in America. …show more content…
The women of this era were the first of any to attend college. Unfortunately, women could not do much with a college degree professionally. So, Jane Adams began Settlement Houses to help women advance in the workplace, starting in Chicago and later advancing nationwide. She congregated women together to work in these Settlement houses where they helped provide aid for the poor, taught others personal hygiene, and substantially became one of the first social workers in America. Fundamentally, the Settlement Houses not only became a help to women workers but also aided anyone and everyone in
American author, Upton Sinclair, was one of many to push for better regulations in the workplace. In his book, The Jungle, Sinclair wrote about the terrible conditions in factories and included disconcerting pictures of how meat is processed and packaged. His account of meat processing helped enact the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act. These legislations promoted better working conditions for food service workers and the majority of consumers in America. …show more content…
The women of this era were the first of any to attend college. Unfortunately, women could not do much with a college degree professionally. So, Jane Adams began Settlement Houses to help women advance in the workplace, starting in Chicago and later advancing nationwide. She congregated women together to work in these Settlement houses where they helped provide aid for the poor, taught others personal hygiene, and substantially became one of the first social workers in America. Fundamentally, the Settlement Houses not only became a help to women workers but also aided anyone and everyone in