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The Progressive Era: Foundations and Goals
Ever wonder why you can vote at 18 or why you have to go to school? Thank the Progressive Era! This period from 1890 to the 1920s marked a time when people demanded positive changes in American society.
The Progressive movement primarily consisted of middle-class citizens concerned about the problems of rapidly growing cities and changing workplaces. They wanted to clean up corrupt government, improve city services, and tackle social issues like women's voting rights and child labor. President Theodore Roosevelt became a champion of these reforms when he helped establish the Progressive Party.
"Muckraking" journalists played a crucial role by exposing corruption and poor working conditions to the public. Their articles and books shocked Americans into supporting reforms that we now take for granted.
Did You Know? The Progressive Era wasn't without conflict. Many families opposed child labor laws because they needed their children's income to survive, while ethnic groups like Germans, Irish, and Italians often fought against prohibition laws that banned alcohol.
Women's Rights and Education Reform
Women stepped up big time during the Progressive Era! Young women across America led the fight for social reform, especially the right to vote. Their efforts culminated in the 19th Amendment, giving women voting rights nationwide.
Education transformed dramatically during this period. More schools and libraries were built, and important laws were passed requiring children to attend school instead of working in factories. The minimum working age was raised from 12 to 14 years old. These changes meant more kids got an education instead of spending their childhood working dangerous jobs.
However, not everyone benefited equally from these reforms. African American schools remained drastically unequal to white schools, especially in southern states like South Carolina. This inequality would continue for decades.
Remember This: Between 1900 and 1910, over 200,000 African Americans moved from the South to the North in what became known as the Great Migration. Organizations like the NAACP were formed during this time to help fight for equal rights.
African American Leaders and State Politics
African American leaders emerged to fight against discrimination during the Progressive Era. W.E.B. DuBois, a brilliant scholar and activist, dedicated his life to fighting racism and explaining the position of Black Americans in society through his writings and activism.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett became a powerful voice against lynching. After refusing to give up her seat in a "ladies' car" on a train (long before Rosa Parks), she successfully sued the railroad. As a teacher, she received much less pay than white teachers, experiencing firsthand the inequalities of the "separate but equal" system.
South Carolina's governors had mixed responses to Progressive reforms. Governor Robert Cooper championed education by increasing school funding and extending the school year. Meanwhile, Governor Coleman Blease opposed many Progressive reforms, especially those telling mill workers about child labor and school attendance. Governor Richard Manning established a fair tax system and improved schools and roads.
Important Connection: World War I brought an end to the Progressive Era as the nation's attention shifted to the conflict in Europe. When America joined the war in 1917, there was a surge of patriotism that temporarily overshadowed domestic reforms.
World War I's Impact on South Carolina
World War I transformed South Carolina's economy and society in unexpected ways. The state benefited economically from new military bases like Camp Jackson (now Fort Jackson) and the Charleston Navy Yard, which pumped money into local communities.
Both Black and white South Carolinians signed up for the draft and contributed to the war effort by conserving food and fuel. Farmers enjoyed higher crop prices due to wartime demand, bringing temporary prosperity to sharecroppers and tenant farmers. However, even during this national crisis, all war efforts remained strictly segregated.
Anti-German sentiment swept through the state during the war. Towns with German names were even renamed – Hamburg was changed to North Augusta because of wartime feelings against anything German.
Shocking Fact: When African American soldiers returned home after bravely serving their country, they faced terrible racism instead of gratitude. Many were lynched throughout the South, some while still wearing their military uniforms. Race riots broke out in Charleston when some veterans protested Jim Crow laws.
Modernization and Economic Changes
Your home probably has running water, electricity, and modern plumbing - all innovations that spread during this period! South Carolina saw major improvements as cities built water and sanitation systems. Trolleys and cars allowed people to live in newly developed suburbs outside city centers.
The war initially brought prosperity to South Carolina as demand for goods increased. All parts of society benefited, both white and Black communities. However, this economic boom didn't last long after the war ended, as prices fell and factories had produced too many war goods.
Agriculture underwent significant changes as well. Many Low Country farmers switched from cotton to peaches and livestock when they realized continuous cotton growing was depleting soil nutrients and causing erosion. This agricultural crisis pushed more farmers to move to mill villages and cities, contributing to the Great Migration.
Think About This: Northern industrialists invested heavily in Southern textile mills because they found a cheap workforce among struggling farmers willing to move to mill villages. Mill owners improved living conditions with electricity and running water, but also sped up machines to require fewer workers, leading to unemployment.
Social Tensions and Economic Depression
The 1920s brought new social tensions to South Carolina. As Prohibition gained strength, more people broke the law by making or transporting alcohol. The Ku Klux Klan targeted not just African Americans, but also "immoral bootleggers" and immigrants who continued to drink.
The KKK grew significantly after the 1915 movie "The Birth of a Nation" portrayed them in a positive light. By the 1920s, the Klan had become a national organization, adding Catholics to their list of targets alongside African Americans and immigrants.
South Carolina was already struggling economically before the Stock Market Crash of October 1929. Overproduction of goods had pushed the state into depression, and after the crash, conditions worsened dramatically. About one-quarter of the state's population became unemployed, marriage and birth rates dropped, and young men wandered from town to town searching for jobs that didn't exist.
Important Clarification: The Stock Market crash did NOT cause the Great Depression all by itself. South Carolina was already experiencing economic hardship before the crash due to overproduction in both agriculture and textiles.
The New Deal in South Carolina
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's election in 1932 brought hope through his "New Deal" programs. While not specifically designed for South Carolina, these economic initiatives helped the state by focusing on relief, recovery, and reform.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) put 50,000 young South Carolinians to work in the state's parks. These workers lived in army-style camps and sent most of their pay home to their families, helping local economies. They built many state parks that you might visit today, including Hunting Island, Paris Mountain, Poinsett, and Myrtle Beach parks.
Other programs like the Public Works Administration (PWA) and Works Progress Administration (WPA) created jobs building lasting infrastructure. They constructed schools, libraries, courthouses, highways, airports, bridges, and playgrounds – many of which are still used today.
Consider This: While these New Deal programs helped many South Carolinians, they weren't perfect. African Americans often didn't receive their fair share of these work opportunities, as the programs reflected the segregation that existed in society.
More New Deal Programs
The Social Security Act created a safety net that still protects Americans today. It was especially important for South Carolina, which had no previous support system for elderly citizens. This program, shared by workers and employers, helped protect the elderly, orphaned, disabled, and unemployed from falling into poverty.
The Santee Cooper Project became the largest New Deal project in South Carolina. It built dams on the Santee and Cooper rivers, creating Lakes Marion and Moultrie. These dams generated electricity, brought jobs, and improved living conditions for many South Carolinians.
The Rural Electrification Act, now known as the Electric Cooperative of South Carolina, allowed the creation of power cooperatives to bring electricity to rural areas that private power companies wouldn't serve. This dramatic change meant that by 1940, 25% of South Carolina farms finally had electricity.
Think About It: Before the Rural Electrification Act, most rural families lived without electricity. Imagine doing your homework by candlelight or oil lamp, having no refrigerator to keep food fresh, and washing clothes by hand!
World War II and South Carolina
World War II transformed South Carolina's economy in ways the New Deal couldn't. Even before the Pearl Harbor attack, the federal government invested heavily in South Carolina, upgrading Camp Jackson to Fort Jackson and expanding the Charleston Navy Yard to build more ships.
The Doolittle Raiders represented American bravery during the war. These bomber pilots carried out a daring mission to bomb Japan after taking off from an aircraft carrier. Many ran out of fuel before reaching safety in China and had to ditch their planes in the sea or on land, often with tragic results.
The Tuskegee Airmen proved African Americans' capabilities as pilots despite racist stereotypes. These skilled fighter pilots escorted American bombers over Italy and compiled an impressive combat record. The Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, where they trained, had been established years earlier to train African American teachers.
Amazing Fact: The Tuskegee Airmen were such skilled pilots that bomber crews specifically requested them as escorts. Their red-tailed aircraft became famous for their protection of American bombers during dangerous missions over enemy territory.
The Home Front During World War II
South Carolinians pitched in for victory just like Americans across the country. Families collected scrap metal and rubber for the war effort, used ration books to limit consumption, and purchased war bonds to help finance the military.
Women took on entirely new roles during the war, working as administrators, radio operators, electricians, and nurses. Though they weren't allowed in combat, their work was essential to the war effort and demonstrated that women could perform jobs previously reserved for men.
After the war ended, many South Carolinians had saved enough money to purchase automobiles for the first time. This increased mobility would help fuel the economic boom and suburban growth of the post-war years, forever changing how Americans lived.
Consider This: World War II accomplished what the New Deal couldn't - ending the Great Depression by creating full employment. The war effort required so many workers and produced so much economic activity that it finally pulled America out of its economic slump.
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The Progressive Era Explained
Scarlett Cato
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The Progressive Era (1890-1920s) was a time of major social and political reform in America. Middle-class citizens pushed for positive changes to address problems in growing cities, workplaces, and government. This movement tackled issues from women's voting rights to child... Show more
The Progressive Era: Foundations and Goals
Ever wonder why you can vote at 18 or why you have to go to school? Thank the Progressive Era! This period from 1890 to the 1920s marked a time when people demanded positive changes in American society.
The Progressive movement primarily consisted of middle-class citizens concerned about the problems of rapidly growing cities and changing workplaces. They wanted to clean up corrupt government, improve city services, and tackle social issues like women's voting rights and child labor. President Theodore Roosevelt became a champion of these reforms when he helped establish the Progressive Party.
"Muckraking" journalists played a crucial role by exposing corruption and poor working conditions to the public. Their articles and books shocked Americans into supporting reforms that we now take for granted.
Did You Know? The Progressive Era wasn't without conflict. Many families opposed child labor laws because they needed their children's income to survive, while ethnic groups like Germans, Irish, and Italians often fought against prohibition laws that banned alcohol.
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Women's Rights and Education Reform
Women stepped up big time during the Progressive Era! Young women across America led the fight for social reform, especially the right to vote. Their efforts culminated in the 19th Amendment, giving women voting rights nationwide.
Education transformed dramatically during this period. More schools and libraries were built, and important laws were passed requiring children to attend school instead of working in factories. The minimum working age was raised from 12 to 14 years old. These changes meant more kids got an education instead of spending their childhood working dangerous jobs.
However, not everyone benefited equally from these reforms. African American schools remained drastically unequal to white schools, especially in southern states like South Carolina. This inequality would continue for decades.
Remember This: Between 1900 and 1910, over 200,000 African Americans moved from the South to the North in what became known as the Great Migration. Organizations like the NAACP were formed during this time to help fight for equal rights.
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African American Leaders and State Politics
African American leaders emerged to fight against discrimination during the Progressive Era. W.E.B. DuBois, a brilliant scholar and activist, dedicated his life to fighting racism and explaining the position of Black Americans in society through his writings and activism.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett became a powerful voice against lynching. After refusing to give up her seat in a "ladies' car" on a train (long before Rosa Parks), she successfully sued the railroad. As a teacher, she received much less pay than white teachers, experiencing firsthand the inequalities of the "separate but equal" system.
South Carolina's governors had mixed responses to Progressive reforms. Governor Robert Cooper championed education by increasing school funding and extending the school year. Meanwhile, Governor Coleman Blease opposed many Progressive reforms, especially those telling mill workers about child labor and school attendance. Governor Richard Manning established a fair tax system and improved schools and roads.
Important Connection: World War I brought an end to the Progressive Era as the nation's attention shifted to the conflict in Europe. When America joined the war in 1917, there was a surge of patriotism that temporarily overshadowed domestic reforms.
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World War I's Impact on South Carolina
World War I transformed South Carolina's economy and society in unexpected ways. The state benefited economically from new military bases like Camp Jackson (now Fort Jackson) and the Charleston Navy Yard, which pumped money into local communities.
Both Black and white South Carolinians signed up for the draft and contributed to the war effort by conserving food and fuel. Farmers enjoyed higher crop prices due to wartime demand, bringing temporary prosperity to sharecroppers and tenant farmers. However, even during this national crisis, all war efforts remained strictly segregated.
Anti-German sentiment swept through the state during the war. Towns with German names were even renamed – Hamburg was changed to North Augusta because of wartime feelings against anything German.
Shocking Fact: When African American soldiers returned home after bravely serving their country, they faced terrible racism instead of gratitude. Many were lynched throughout the South, some while still wearing their military uniforms. Race riots broke out in Charleston when some veterans protested Jim Crow laws.
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Modernization and Economic Changes
Your home probably has running water, electricity, and modern plumbing - all innovations that spread during this period! South Carolina saw major improvements as cities built water and sanitation systems. Trolleys and cars allowed people to live in newly developed suburbs outside city centers.
The war initially brought prosperity to South Carolina as demand for goods increased. All parts of society benefited, both white and Black communities. However, this economic boom didn't last long after the war ended, as prices fell and factories had produced too many war goods.
Agriculture underwent significant changes as well. Many Low Country farmers switched from cotton to peaches and livestock when they realized continuous cotton growing was depleting soil nutrients and causing erosion. This agricultural crisis pushed more farmers to move to mill villages and cities, contributing to the Great Migration.
Think About This: Northern industrialists invested heavily in Southern textile mills because they found a cheap workforce among struggling farmers willing to move to mill villages. Mill owners improved living conditions with electricity and running water, but also sped up machines to require fewer workers, leading to unemployment.
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Social Tensions and Economic Depression
The 1920s brought new social tensions to South Carolina. As Prohibition gained strength, more people broke the law by making or transporting alcohol. The Ku Klux Klan targeted not just African Americans, but also "immoral bootleggers" and immigrants who continued to drink.
The KKK grew significantly after the 1915 movie "The Birth of a Nation" portrayed them in a positive light. By the 1920s, the Klan had become a national organization, adding Catholics to their list of targets alongside African Americans and immigrants.
South Carolina was already struggling economically before the Stock Market Crash of October 1929. Overproduction of goods had pushed the state into depression, and after the crash, conditions worsened dramatically. About one-quarter of the state's population became unemployed, marriage and birth rates dropped, and young men wandered from town to town searching for jobs that didn't exist.
Important Clarification: The Stock Market crash did NOT cause the Great Depression all by itself. South Carolina was already experiencing economic hardship before the crash due to overproduction in both agriculture and textiles.
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The New Deal in South Carolina
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's election in 1932 brought hope through his "New Deal" programs. While not specifically designed for South Carolina, these economic initiatives helped the state by focusing on relief, recovery, and reform.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) put 50,000 young South Carolinians to work in the state's parks. These workers lived in army-style camps and sent most of their pay home to their families, helping local economies. They built many state parks that you might visit today, including Hunting Island, Paris Mountain, Poinsett, and Myrtle Beach parks.
Other programs like the Public Works Administration (PWA) and Works Progress Administration (WPA) created jobs building lasting infrastructure. They constructed schools, libraries, courthouses, highways, airports, bridges, and playgrounds – many of which are still used today.
Consider This: While these New Deal programs helped many South Carolinians, they weren't perfect. African Americans often didn't receive their fair share of these work opportunities, as the programs reflected the segregation that existed in society.
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More New Deal Programs
The Social Security Act created a safety net that still protects Americans today. It was especially important for South Carolina, which had no previous support system for elderly citizens. This program, shared by workers and employers, helped protect the elderly, orphaned, disabled, and unemployed from falling into poverty.
The Santee Cooper Project became the largest New Deal project in South Carolina. It built dams on the Santee and Cooper rivers, creating Lakes Marion and Moultrie. These dams generated electricity, brought jobs, and improved living conditions for many South Carolinians.
The Rural Electrification Act, now known as the Electric Cooperative of South Carolina, allowed the creation of power cooperatives to bring electricity to rural areas that private power companies wouldn't serve. This dramatic change meant that by 1940, 25% of South Carolina farms finally had electricity.
Think About It: Before the Rural Electrification Act, most rural families lived without electricity. Imagine doing your homework by candlelight or oil lamp, having no refrigerator to keep food fresh, and washing clothes by hand!
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World War II and South Carolina
World War II transformed South Carolina's economy in ways the New Deal couldn't. Even before the Pearl Harbor attack, the federal government invested heavily in South Carolina, upgrading Camp Jackson to Fort Jackson and expanding the Charleston Navy Yard to build more ships.
The Doolittle Raiders represented American bravery during the war. These bomber pilots carried out a daring mission to bomb Japan after taking off from an aircraft carrier. Many ran out of fuel before reaching safety in China and had to ditch their planes in the sea or on land, often with tragic results.
The Tuskegee Airmen proved African Americans' capabilities as pilots despite racist stereotypes. These skilled fighter pilots escorted American bombers over Italy and compiled an impressive combat record. The Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, where they trained, had been established years earlier to train African American teachers.
Amazing Fact: The Tuskegee Airmen were such skilled pilots that bomber crews specifically requested them as escorts. Their red-tailed aircraft became famous for their protection of American bombers during dangerous missions over enemy territory.
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The Home Front During World War II
South Carolinians pitched in for victory just like Americans across the country. Families collected scrap metal and rubber for the war effort, used ration books to limit consumption, and purchased war bonds to help finance the military.
Women took on entirely new roles during the war, working as administrators, radio operators, electricians, and nurses. Though they weren't allowed in combat, their work was essential to the war effort and demonstrated that women could perform jobs previously reserved for men.
After the war ended, many South Carolinians had saved enough money to purchase automobiles for the first time. This increased mobility would help fuel the economic boom and suburban growth of the post-war years, forever changing how Americans lived.
Consider This: World War II accomplished what the New Deal couldn't - ending the Great Depression by creating full employment. The war effort required so many workers and produced so much economic activity that it finally pulled America out of its economic slump.
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Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user