Woman Rights
In the late 1800s and now the early 1900s women wanted rights and equality. They wanted the rights to vote, economic equality, political equality, and social reforms. In the picture below it displays how women are viewed by men. Also it shows that men disagrees with the idea of women being equal with men.
In this picture you can see that women are portrayed as domestic beings. In the left picture of the women she looks like she is playing with her kid. It shows here looking normal and there is nothing wrong with her. On the contrary, the picture of the women on the right looks like she is having a bad time. Her hair is messed up and it looks like she is in pain. What this picture is trying to tell to the people is that women that stay in the house would have it better than women on the street corner. This cartoon influences people to vote no on woman suffrage so that they don't have to see a woman in pain on the street corner. ("Vote No")
Women kept pushing for their rights even though most people did not support it. More women became employed. "Between 1880 and 1910, the number of women employed in the United States increased from 2.6 million to 7.8 million" ("Women Suffrage"). Even though some women were working in businesses and industries, men still got payed more than women. "At the turn of the century, 60 percent of all working women were employed as domestic servants" ("Women Suffrage"). Even though more women are working, most of them were working the job they had before, a domestic servant.
Women gained some of rights in the political area also. They gained the right to manage their money, own their own property, and take custody of their children in the case of a divorce. Back in 1896 women gained the right to vote; but only in four states, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, and Utah. Women's organization also started making changes to the social issues. "By the beginning of the new century, women's clubs in towns and cities across the nation were working to promote suffrage, better schools, the regulation of child labor, women in unions, and liquor prohibition" ("Women Suffrage").
Women kept pushing for their rights even though most people did not support it. More women became employed. "Between 1880 and 1910, the number of women employed in the United States increased from 2.6 million to 7.8 million" ("Women Suffrage"). Even though some women were working in businesses and industries, men still got payed more than women. "At the turn of the century, 60 percent of all working women were employed as domestic servants" ("Women Suffrage"). Even though more women are working, most of them were working the job they had before, a domestic servant.
Women gained some of rights in the political area also. They gained the right to manage their money, own their own property, and take custody of their children in the case of a divorce. Back in 1896 women gained the right to vote; but only in four states, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, and Utah. Women's organization also started making changes to the social issues. "By the beginning of the new century, women's clubs in towns and cities across the nation were working to promote suffrage, better schools, the regulation of child labor, women in unions, and liquor prohibition" ("Women Suffrage").
Teddy Roosevelt's "Square Deal"
Theodore Roosevelt is the 26th President from September 14, 1901 to March 4, 1909. He is very influential during the Progressive Era. He wanted a policy that was fair to everyone. This policy is called the Square Deal Policy. His policy included control of the corporations, consumer protection, and conservation of natural resources. In one of his speeches titled "The Square Deal," he said, "We must see that each is given a square deal, because he is entitled to no more and should receive no less." What President Roosevelt is telling to the listeners is that we are all equal. Everyone should have the same chance because no one is higher or lower than a person.
In the beginning of the Progressive era there were many monopolies and trusts. To help the economy and the workers President Roosevelt attacked the big Businesses and Corporations. Before most businesses operated "in the economic system of Free Enterprise and 'Laissez-Faire'" ("Square Deal") which means that businesses can do whatever they want with the wage and working times. So Roosevelt participated in strikes and made lawsuits against these many businesses. He created the Department of Commerce & Labor to settle labor disputes; took control of businesses violating the Sherman Antitrust Act; produced the Elkins Act and the Hepburn act; and expanded the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
In 1906 "The Jungle" was published by Upton Sinclair. It is about about the nasty conditions of the meat-packing industry and how the meat was diseased and rotten. This was a major influence for Roosevelt to make consumer protection acts. In 1906 the Meat Inspection Act was passed which allows federal inspection of the meat making process, The Pure Food & Drug Act was also passed which does not allow mislabeling food and drugs.
Roosevelt also made sure the Natural Resources were protected. He does not want certain land to be exploited for wood, minerals, etc. In 1905 he established the National Forest Service that manages government owned forest reserves. He also passed the National Monuments Act in 1906 that "was aimed at the Preservation of American Antiquities" ("Square Deal"). The Devils Tower and the Grand Canyon are the first National Monuments.
In the beginning of the Progressive era there were many monopolies and trusts. To help the economy and the workers President Roosevelt attacked the big Businesses and Corporations. Before most businesses operated "in the economic system of Free Enterprise and 'Laissez-Faire'" ("Square Deal") which means that businesses can do whatever they want with the wage and working times. So Roosevelt participated in strikes and made lawsuits against these many businesses. He created the Department of Commerce & Labor to settle labor disputes; took control of businesses violating the Sherman Antitrust Act; produced the Elkins Act and the Hepburn act; and expanded the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
In 1906 "The Jungle" was published by Upton Sinclair. It is about about the nasty conditions of the meat-packing industry and how the meat was diseased and rotten. This was a major influence for Roosevelt to make consumer protection acts. In 1906 the Meat Inspection Act was passed which allows federal inspection of the meat making process, The Pure Food & Drug Act was also passed which does not allow mislabeling food and drugs.
Roosevelt also made sure the Natural Resources were protected. He does not want certain land to be exploited for wood, minerals, etc. In 1905 he established the National Forest Service that manages government owned forest reserves. He also passed the National Monuments Act in 1906 that "was aimed at the Preservation of American Antiquities" ("Square Deal"). The Devils Tower and the Grand Canyon are the first National Monuments.
Dear Editor,
I hate these progressive reforms. First my wife starts going out to these darn protests and now I find out that our President wants everyone to be equal. I do not like these changes. My wife used to stay home, watch the kids, and cook. Now she is out doing who knows what. This is a picture before she started going crazy. She is working with her our kids and getting stuff done. This is a picture of her now and it is not over exaggerated.
She is outside the house doing things that men should do. That isn't right for a lady. Even the Bible says it in Ephesians verse 5:23, "For the husband is the head of the wife . . ." ("Ephesians"). The head is above the body which means then the husband is above the wife. My wife is supposed to listen to me. Now she does whatever she wants. How could you give women rights to own land and manage her own money. She can't do that she is a girl. Women are not supposed to manage money. They are just going to spend all their money on their hair and makeup. See men mean business. We use our money to get more money and feed the family. Women should never get the right to vote, manage money, own land, and work.
Sincerely, Angry Husband |
Dear Editor,
I love these progressive reforms. With Teddy Roosevelt on our side we are getting fair opportunities. As a miner, I would have to work in the mine for almost 10 hours and only earn fifty to seventy cents. I worked so hard for so long is such dangerous conditions and did not get paid much ("The Life"). Now I get paid a bit more and work a bit less. I also think I look cool when I get dust on my face. Hopefully when I get older I can make my own business now that there isn't giant monopolies businesses have. If I start up now maybe it could be a big one. I could be like J.P. Morgan, but not to big. I don't want to get in trouble. I hope this Progressive Era never ends. My parents says that it is making it better for our families and one day I will be able to go to school. I hope that is true.
Sincerely, Young Miner |
Editorial
I believe that Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal had the most impact on America. To this day work times and pay is very important. After made it public of how long people worked about 40 years later most people only worked 8 hours a day ("Union"). Along with the wages about 30 years after President Roosevelt's presidency, there was a minimum wage put in to place and goes up often ("The Birth"). Also all food and drugs are labeled correctly and there is no troubles with the conditions of places where they serve food. Another thing I can see today that the Square Deal impacted America is because there is National Monuments that is untouched and preserved. The reason I think Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal had the most impact on America is because I can see a lot of the changes Roosevelt made today almost 100 years ago. Woman are still facing sexism and minorities are still facing a little discrimination and racism.
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