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Progressivism In Texas

This presentation, led by Mrs. Kowalis, explores the transformative period of progressivism in Texas during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It examines the significant changes in Texas's economy before and after the discovery of oil at Spindletop in 1907, which catalyzed urbanization and industrial growth. The session highlights local and state-level reforms addressing challenges such as public health, child labor, and women's suffrage. By understanding these pivotal movements, students will gain insight into how they shaped modern Texas.

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Progressivism In Texas

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  1. Progressivism In Texas Presented By: Mrs. Kowalis

  2. TEKS Objective: • (7)  History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas during the 20th century. The student is expected to: • (B)  evaluate the Progressive and other reform movements in Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries;

  3. Industry: Before Oil • Before the discovery of oil, the Texan economy relied heavily upon: • Lumber • Cotton • Coal and Iron • Flour Milling

  4. Discovery of Oil • Spindletop, 1907: • The discovery of oil in Spindletop set off a wave of spin-off industries that transformed the Texan economy, such as: • Tank Cars • Machine Shops • Pipelines • Refineries

  5. Country to City • With the emergence of new industries, many farmers moved to the city to assume factory work. • Unfortunately, the Texas government was not prepared for the changes that lie ahead. Consequently, there were major problems. • Yellow fever • Polluted drinking water • Hunger • Factory injuries • Child Labor • Corruption

  6. Local Level Reform • To circumvent the problems that came from an urbanized society, the Texas government began making reforms pertaining to: • Clean Water • Inoculations • Garbage pick-up • Zoning laws • Construction of city parks and playgrounds • Training for police and firemen

  7. State Reform • The State of Texas instituted the following reforms: • Poll Tax • Direct Election of Senators • Child Labor Laws • Compulsory school attendance • Prohibition • Women’s suffrage • State FDIC

  8. National Reform • National Reform included: • Sherman Anti-trust Act • Pure Food and Drug Act • Forest Reserve Act • Prohibition • Hepburn Act • Federal Meant Inspection Act

  9. Resources • Text: • Taken from the notes in Texas History, directed by James Patterson • Clip-Art: • Taken from Microsoft Clip-Art • Sound: • Taken from Microsoft Sound Effects

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