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US 2 Mr. Perry. Chapter 17: The Progressive Era (1890-1920) Section 5: Wilson’s New Freedom. Former Pres of Princeton Univ Former Gov of NJ Wilson wins the Election of 1912 thanks to the split in the Republican Party between TR and Taft
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US 2 Mr. Perry Chapter 17: The Progressive Era(1890-1920)Section 5: Wilson’s New Freedom
Former Pres of Princeton Univ Former Gov of NJ Wilson wins the Election of 1912 thanks to the split in the Republican Party between TR and Taft He receives only 41% of the vote but wins a landslide in the Electoral College He would call his plan for the country the “New Freedom” Woodrow Wilson (28th President)
Underwood Tariff Act: 16th Amendment: Federal Reserve Act: Federal Trade Commission: Clayton Anti-Trust Act: Workingman’s Compensation Act: Adamson Act: What was the Ludlow Massacre? Wilson: The ProgressivePage 577-578
The Progressive Presidents (TR, Taft, Wilson) set a trend in motion for future Presidents to expand governments role Many of the acts passed are still in place today (Workers Compensation, 16th Amendment, Federal Reserve, 19thAmendement) These legislations are designed to help protect citizens and fix problems involving schools, cities, the environment and overall public health The Progressive Legacy