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The Era of Progressivism

The Era of Progressivism. Teddy Roosevelt through Woodrow Wilson 1900 - 1920. What are some of the issues facing the nation at the beginning of the 20 th century?. What is “progressivism?”. What is “progressivism?”

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The Era of Progressivism

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  1. The Era of Progressivism Teddy Roosevelt through Woodrow Wilson 1900 - 1920

  2. What are some of the issues facing the nation at the beginning of the 20th century?

  3. What is “progressivism?”

  4. What is “progressivism?” Late 19th century movement aimed to return control of the government to the people, restore economic opportunities, & correct injustices.

  5. Goals of the Progressives • Protect social welfare • Social Gospel • YMCA • Settlement houses • Florence Kelley:Fought to improve the lives of women & children, especially in regards to employment

  6. Goals of the Progressives • Promote moral improvement • Prohibition – WCTU (Women’s Christian Temperance Union), Anti-Saloon League • Carry A. Nation: Radical prohibitionist • who used vandalism to get her point • across • “A bulldog running along at the feet of Jesus, barking at what He doesn’t like.”

  7. Goals of the Progressives • 3. Create economic reform • Uneven balance between business, gov’t, and ordinary citizens • Socialism (Debs) • Muckrakers (Ida Tarbell, Upton Sinclair)

  8. Goals of the Progressives • Foster efficiency • Scientific management – how quickly can tasks be performed? • Assembly lines (Ford)

  9. Goals of the Progressives • Government reform • End of political bosses (Tweed) • Election reform (initiative, referendum, recall)

  10. PROGRESSIVISM Muckrackers Women’s Suffrage CivilRights Trust-Busting Politicacl Machine Health &Food Conservation Temperance

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