Progressivism

Progressivism played a big role in New Orleans history. The people who embraced progressivism the most were white people. They were typically middle class citizens whose education and political inclinations had them thinking that the problems in society could be solved with scientific management. One goal that they had was to make the lives of immigrants, child laborers, and the poor people of Appalachia better.
Progressivism was all about seeking harmony within communities. The people who supported it wanted to segregate different races, because they believed that would be the best way to get harmony. The people who supported progressivism also sought to help children who were working. They wanted to put a stop to child labor that was abusive. The only downside to this was that the law that they proposed did not protect poor children of all races.
Kate Gordon is the most well know progressive activist for women’s rights. She believed that most women had more education than most black men and that they were knowledgeable enough to pay poll taxes and vote. Despite all her tries female suffrage was denied in 1918.

Work Cited



Nystrom, Justin A. "Progressive Era in Louisiana | Entries | KnowLA, Encyclopedia of Louisiana." Encyclopedia of Louisiana History, Culture and Community - KnowLA. N.p., 30 Mar. 2011. Web. 13 Dec. 2015. <http://www.knowla.org/entry/899/>.