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15.3 14. The Progressive era was an effort to address the ills of American society stemming from industrial capitalism, urbanization and political corruption.
15.3
A Changing Culture Gilded Age was a time of marvels. New inventions led to industrial growth. Gilded Age
It was called the Gilded Age the corruption, poverty, crime disparities of wealth lurking beneath the prosperity.
A time of great cultural activity.
15.3
The Idea of Individualism
Individualism: no matter how humble their origins
Americans could rise in society go as far as their talent would take them
15.3
Horatio Alger
Wrote more than 100 “rags-toriches” novels.
Poor person goes to the city and becomes successful.
15.3
Social Darwinism
Strongly reinforced the idea of individualism.
Herbert Spencer first proposed the idea.
Applied Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution to human society.
Human society evolvedcompetition natural selection.
Society progressed and became better.
Social Darwinism known as survival of the fittest also paralleled the economic doctrine of laissez-faire.
John D. Rockefeller embraced this theory
15.3
Darwinism and the Church
Darwin’s conclusions about new species frightened many church leaders.
Church believed evolution contradicted Bible’s account of creation.
15.3
Carnegie’s Gospel of Wealth
Andrew Carnegie believed in Social Darwinism and laissez-faire.
Those profited from society owed it something in return.
Philanthropyusing great fortunes to further social progress
15.3
Realism New movement in art and literature.
Attempted to portray people realistically instead of idealizing them as romantics had done.
15.3 Realism in Literature Writers attempted to capture the world as they saw it. William Dean Howells presented realistic descriptions of American life. Mark Twain- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Henry James- realistically characterized the lives of the upper-class.
WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS
HENRY JAMES
15.3 Popular Culture Changed in the late 1800’s Industrialization improved the standard of living enabling people to spend money on entertainment. People increasingly divided their lives into separate units.
15.3
The Saloon Played a major role in the life of male workers. Also served as political centers. Offered free toilets, water for horses, and free newspapers for customers.
15.3 Amusement Parks and Sports Coney Island- New York City’s amusement parkwater slides and railroad rides. Boxing and baseball became popular. Cincinnati Red Stockings first pro baseball team formed in 1869. Football also became popular in colleges and universities. Law tennis, golf, and croquet. Basketball was invented by James Naismith in 1891. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_boxing
CONEY ISLAND
CONEY ISLAND
RED STOCKINGS
15.3
Vaudeville Hodgepodge of animal acts, acrobats, gymnasts, and dancers .
15.3
Ragtime Honky-tonk, saloon pianists, banjo players- using AfricanAmerican music. Scot Joplin- most important ragtime musician. The Entertainer
E TH5 . 3 1
D E D
E AG
15.3 14. The Progressive era was an effort to address the ills of American society stemming from industrial capitalism, urbanization and political corruption.
15.3
A Changing Culture Gilded Age was a time of marvels. New inventions led to industrial growth. Gilded Age
It was called the Gilded Age the corruption, poverty, crime disparities of wealth lurking beneath the prosperity.
A time of great cultural activity.
15.3
The Idea of Individualism
Individualism: no matter how humble their origins
Americans could rise in society go as far as their talent would take them
15.3
Horatio Alger
Wrote more than 100 “rags-toriches” novels.
Poor person goes to the city and becomes successful.
15.3
Social Darwinism
Strongly reinforced the idea of individualism.
Herbert Spencer first proposed the idea.
Applied Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution to human society.
Human society evolvedcompetition natural selection.
Society progressed and became better.
Social Darwinism known as survival of the fittest also paralleled the economic doctrine of laissez-faire.
John D. Rockefeller embraced this theory
15.3
Darwinism and the Church
Darwin’s conclusions about new species frightened many church leaders.
Church believed evolution contradicted Bible’s account of creation.
15.3
Carnegie’s Gospel of Wealth
Andrew Carnegie believed in Social Darwinism and laissez-faire.
Those profited from society owed it something in return.
Philanthropyusing great fortunes to further social progress
15.3
Realism New movement in art and literature.
Attempted to portray people realistically instead of idealizing them as romantics had done.
15.3 Realism in Literature Writers attempted to capture the world as they saw it. William Dean Howells presented realistic descriptions of American life. Mark Twain- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Henry James- realistically characterized the lives of the upper-class.
WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS
HENRY JAMES
15.3 Popular Culture Changed in the late 1800’s Industrialization improved the standard of living enabling people to spend money on entertainment. People increasingly divided their lives into separate units.
15.3
The Saloon Played a major role in the life of male workers. Also served as political centers. Offered free toilets, water for horses, and free newspapers for customers.
15.3 Amusement Parks and Sports Coney Island- New York City’s amusement parkwater slides and railroad rides. Boxing and baseball became popular. Cincinnati Red Stockings first pro baseball team formed in 1869. Football also became popular in colleges and universities. Law tennis, golf, and croquet. Basketball was invented by James Naismith in 1891. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_boxing
CONEY ISLAND
CONEY ISLAND
RED STOCKINGS
15.3
Vaudeville Hodgepodge of animal acts, acrobats, gymnasts, and dancers .
15.3
Ragtime Honky-tonk, saloon pianists, banjo players- using AfricanAmerican music. Scot Joplin- most important ragtime musician. The Entertainer
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