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Women's Suffrage League Founded
The Women's Suffrage League was founded in 1888 in Austria, by Cicely Hamilton and Bessie Hatton. The League's goal was to gain voting rights for women. This was connected to Progressivism ideals, because the Progressivists wanted equal rights, and to correct social issues. -
How the Other Half Lives is Published
How the Other Half Lives was a book written by Jabob Riis. The book showed the harsh living conditions that immigrants had. It exposed landlords that were taking advantage of new immigrants. This book has a lot to with Progressivism, because they wanted to expose corruption, which is what Riis did. -
Creation of Yosemite National Park
The creation of this national park in California was the first time the U.S government protected an area of land for the enjoyment of the public. So, the creation of Yosemite Park is a big historical event. It lined up with Progressive beliefs, because they wanted to conserve natural environments. -
New Zealand Grants Suffrage to Women
In 1893, New Zealand granted women the right to vote, making them the first country in the world to do so. This most likely influenced other countries (like America) to do the same. This decision was connected to Progressivism, because they wanted to get rid of social issues (which includes sexism, and gender inequality). -
Maryland Passes First U.S Workers' Compensation Laws
The Workers' Compensation Laws were meant to provide relief for employees. It allowed them to be entitled to benefits if they suffer an injury in the workplace. The laws did this, among other things. This had to do with Progressivism beliefs, because it made the workplace a safer and more fair environment, which is something the Progressivists wanted. -
Working Hours for Women and Children are Limited in Germany
In Germany, the amount of hours required for work were lowered. Women and children were given breaks, and they were able to work less hours in the week. This was Progressive, because it was helping to get rid of workplace issues. -
National Health Insurance Program Established in Britain
This program made sure that people didn't lose income because of sickness or unemployment. This program is connected to Progressivism because it got rid of a form of corruption. -
Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario is Created
The creation of this park was another form of environment conservation (which Progressivists wanted). It is used mostly for canoeing and fishing. The creation of this park also most likely influenced the creation of future national parks. -
National Park Service is Created
The National Park Service is an agency that manages all national parks. It's purpose is to protect and conserve said parks. The creation of the agency was a historical moment, and is Progressive, because it insured the safety of parks and a lot of environmental areas. -
18th Amendment Ratified
The 18th amendment prohibited the manufacturing of alcohol. This amendment lines up with Progressive beliefs, because alcohol was causing issues in society (like violence and crime), which Progressivists wanted to fix.