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PROGRESSIVE ERA 1890s-1920

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS . Who were the Progressives?What reforms did they seek?How successful were Progressive Era reforms in the period 1890-1920? Consider: political change, social change (industrial conditions, urban life, women, prohibition) . ORIGINS OF PROGRESSIVE REFORM. . Progressivism. W

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PROGRESSIVE ERA 1890s-1920

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    1. PROGRESSIVE ERA 1890s-1920 A21w 9.2.13

    2. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Who were the Progressives? What reforms did they seek? How successful were Progressive Era reforms in the period 1890-1920? Consider: political change, social change (industrial conditions, urban life, women, prohibition)

    3. ORIGINS OF PROGRESSIVE REFORM

    4. Progressivism WHO? “Progressives” urban middle-class: managers & professionals; women WHY? Address the problems arising from: industrialization (big business, labor strife) urbanization (slums, political machines, corruption) immigration (ethnic diversity) inequality & social injustice (women & racism)

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