progressivism- happening or developing gradually or in stages.
muckraker- the action of searching out and publicizing scandalous information about famous people in an underhanded way.
commission plan- Municipal government in which legislative and administrative functions and powers are vested in an elected commission rather than in a mayor and city council.
direct primary- is an election in which voters select candidates for a subsequent election.
initiative- the ability to assess and initiate things independently.
legislation- laws, considered collectively.
referendum- a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
recall- bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one's mind.
suffrage- the right to vote in political elections.
strategy- a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim.
funds- a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
temperance- abstinence from alcoholic drink.
advocated- a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
prohibition- the action of forbidding something by the law.
socialism- a political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
Questions-
List two muckrakers:Ida Tarbell and Jacob Riis
List three industries or problems muckrakers exposed The beef industry,the Standard Oil Company, and how money influenced the senate.
write two sentences explaining, in your own words, the ideas of the efficiency progressives.I think that the ideas of the efficiency progressives were good. They wanted for our government to work more efficient and smother. They focus on things like Women's Voting Rights & Child Labor laws .Which were things that needed to be fixed around this time.
explain how the Seventeenth Amendment is an example of progressivism.It allowed people to vote directly for who they want and not just through some "representative."
Write a journal entry, either as President Wilson or as Alice Paul, on the day of the Washington March. Use three key terms and/or names from this lesson in your paragraph.
list the leaders and outcomes of major social welfare progressive reforms. (Child labor, health and safety, Prohibition)
Read about the Progressives’ various attempts to reform big business. Choose one of their approaches and write a paragraph about how effective you think it was. The progressives worked on making our government more efficient. They thought of applying the principles of Science management. Sooner or later many cities adopted either the commission plan or the Council-manger system
How would you explain the rise of the Progressive movement?People were tired of not being able to chose what they wanted. They wanted to move forward to better things.
PART 2
Vocabulary
trigger- to happen or exist
arbitration- the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.
issue- an important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
environmental- relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.
Questions
Name three reforms that Theodore Roosevelt made as president. the anti trust law, "The Square Deals",
Write a conclusion about Roosevelt’s role in progressivism. He didnt belive in Social Darwinism and Progressivism at the same time but he did what he could to push things forward, using force of not.
Look for the names of three authors whose work led to the passage of the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act. List their names and writings. Dr. W.H. Wiley issued reports, Sinclair Published The Jungle, and Charles Edward Russell was in Everybody's Magazine.
Have you visited state parks, national forests, or wildlife preserves? no What experiences can visitors have there that would not be possible without the efforts of Theodore Roosevelt and others to conserve the American wilderness? Write your 1 paragraph with your thoughts. The parks would be very closed off and you would have a very direct trail. Visitors would not have the pleasure of the leisurely stroll they have today. There would also possibly be some sort of time limit and very strict tour guides.
What various efforts were made to regulate concentrated corporate power? Roosevelt was a committed progressive he didn't rise rail road rates and he didn't try to keep other companies from competing.
What interest did Theodore Roosevelt have in environmental conservation? He realized the nations beauty in the national parks were being used up at an alarming rate and he urged the people to those resources.
PART 3
Vocabulay
dynamic- characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
schemes- a large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect.
syndicate- a group of individuals or organizations combined to promote some common interest.
insubordination- defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.
established- having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
Questions
List Taft’s conflicts with the progressives. Taft further alienated progressives when the tariff bill went to the Senate. The powerful head of the Senate Finance Committee, Republican Nelson Aldrich from Rhode Island, wanted to protect high tariffs, as did many other conservative senators. The result was the Payne-Aldrich Tariff, which cut tariffs hardly at all and actually raised them on some goods.
Based on what you have learned about Teddy Roosevelt, do you think he ran for president in 1912? Why or why not? yes because william howard taft had discarded much of roosevelts policies.
How did Theodore Roosevelt help Taft get elected? The people liked Roosevelt so much that when he told them to elect Taft they listened.
Why were progressives disappointed in Taft as president? In their view high tariffs led to higher prices for goods, which caused hardship for the poor. Progressives believed that taxes based on income were fairer.
PART 4
Vocabulary
capacity- the maximum amount that something can contain.
levying- impose (a tax, fee, or fine).
income tax- tax levied by a government directly on income, esp. an annual tax on personal income.
unfair trade practices- In insurance, fraudulent or unethical practice that is illegal under state law.
labor- work, esp. hard physical work.
foundation- the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Questions
List Wilson’s Progressive economic and social reforms. (*four (4) of each)
Imagine that you worked in the White House during the presidencies of both Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Write a journal entry comparing and contrasting their presidential styles. Be specific in describing their personalities and presidential actions.
What effect might this have had on the country?I asked myself, what if Roosevelt had won in 1912 and run against Taft? Had he gotten the Republican nomination, he almost surely would have won.
How do similar laws affect you and your class- mates today?a few years ago many of my classmates and I were interested in getting a summer job, yet we were unaware that there was a law saying that we couldn't work under the age of fifteen.
Should there still be federal guidelines to restrict the hours or places in which people under age 14 can work?i believe that those "guidelines" should not be in place, in my eyes if said person has the knowledge and skill to do the job, and they want to do the job they should be entitled to it.
what were the major successes of the Progressive movement?Democracy Freedom Positive liberty Women's suffrage Economic progressivism
What were the major failures?child labor remained in place, African-Americans still faced inequality.
How would you evaluate the legacy of the Progressive movement?"Among the many "successes" of Progressivism were antitrust laws, state and national income taxes, increased business regulation, minimum wage laws, direct election of U.S. senators, creation of the Federal Reserve System, and prohibition of alcoholic beverages."
Vocabulary
progressivism- happening or developing gradually or in stages.
muckraker- the action of searching out and publicizing scandalous information about famous people in an underhanded way.
commission plan- Municipal government in which legislative and administrative functions and powers are vested in an elected commission rather than in a mayor and city council.
direct primary- is an election in which voters select candidates for a subsequent election.
initiative- the ability to assess and initiate things independently.
legislation- laws, considered collectively.
referendum- a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
recall- bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one's mind.
suffrage- the right to vote in political elections.
strategy- a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim.
funds- a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
temperance- abstinence from alcoholic drink.
advocated- a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
prohibition- the action of forbidding something by the law.
socialism- a political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
Questions-
PART 2
Vocabulary
trigger- to happen or exist
arbitration- the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.
issue- an important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
environmental- relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.
Questions
PART 3
Vocabulay
dynamic- characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
schemes- a large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect.
syndicate- a group of individuals or organizations combined to promote some common interest.
insubordination- defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.
established- having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
Questions
PART 4
Vocabulary
capacity- the maximum amount that something can contain.
levying- impose (a tax, fee, or fine).
income tax- tax levied by a government directly on income, esp. an annual tax on personal income.
unfair trade practices- In insurance, fraudulent or unethical practice that is illegal under state law.
labor- work, esp. hard physical work.
foundation- the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Questions
People and terms