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Mr larsen Social Studies

Progressivism is the belief that government action should be used to improve society. The Progressive Era came about as a result of the changes that occurred in the United States during the rise of Industrialism in Gilded Age.

Remembering the Era of Industrialization…

We discussed economic expansion - the Second Industrial Revolution and the rise of big business and manufacturing.

What issues arose from the newly Industrialized United States?

What issues arose from the urbanization of the United States?

What issues arose from the new immigration to the United States?

Look at the list of issues that resulted from the Industrial Era. Some of these we brainstormed, and some we didn’t. As you review the list, add a checkmark to those issues that might still exist.

Poverty

Alcohol Abuse

Pollution

Corrupt Government/ Government Officials

Unsafe Products

Corrupt Businesses

Unsafe Working Conditions

Will the Progressives be able to eliminate these issues from the U.S.?

We also discussed urbanization and the rise of cities.

We also discussed the new groups of people that came to the United States through immigration.

The Progressive movement included all kinds of people and groups - and some of those contradicted each other! Therefore, groups are often described under an _______________________________________. There were many groups that fell under the umbrella.

_____________________promoted issues of voting rights, and addressed issues of segregation and lynching.

There were all kinds of ____________________________________________- Republican, Democrats, Socialists, Protestants, Catholics, and Jewish people.

Progressives were journalists, photographers, writers, teachers, and presidents

Some were called __________________beause they brought the “muck” of the industrial era to light.

Women formed organizations and focused ____________________________________________________________________

The Progressive movement came about as a way to address the issues of the Industrial Era. Progressives (both individuals and groups) ____________________________________________________________________________________

Woodrow Wilson

1913 - 1921

Teddy Roosevelt

1901-1909

William H. Taft

1909 - 1913

Roosevelt agreed with many Progressives and he promoted his Square Deal that focued on: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Taft built on Roosevelt’s reform by further ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Roosevelt was disappointed with Taft’s efforts, and ran against him (and Wilson, and Debs) for president in 1912.

Wilson won election in 1912. Wilson also cracked __________________________________________________. He also created __________________________________________________, and some women were given the right to vote during his presidency.

Based on these descriptions, which issue were the Progressive presidents most concerned with?

STATEMENT 1- The Progressive Movement was a movement of individual and groups that were focused on addressing the issues of the Industrial Era.

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STATEMENT 2 - The Progressives were able to solve many issues from the Industrial Era.

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STATEMENT 3 - Progressives represented a wide range of people, including, journalists, members of many religions and political parties.

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STATEMENT 4 - Women’s groups were at the forefront of the Progressive movement.

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STATEMENT 5- The Progressive Presidents only focused on issues concerning business.

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STATEMENT 6 - The Progressive Era came about because of the issues during the Industrial Era.

Review what we’ve discussed. Circle or place a checkmark next to each of the true statements next to each true statement.

Although the Progressives were working towards many ideals - a fairer government, economic opportunity, and the reform of historical injustices - the movement was still very flawed.

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Roosevelt was larger than life, with a story that's hard to BELIEVE. Some of the statements below are true and others are false. Read the all of the statements below and place a check mark next to each true statement.

1. Roosevelt was shot in the chest, and then proceeded to give an hour speech while bleeding the entire time. Circle: True or False
2. When President, Roosevelt had many wild animals in the White House including a hyena, a coyote, a bear, and a badger. Circle: True or False
3. Roosevelt was an avid hunter, and led a safari hunt through Africa where he hunted elephants, hippos, and white rhinos. Circle: True or False
4. Roosevelt’s wife, and Roosevelt’s mother died on the same day - Valentine’s day.
5. Roosevelt held ALL of the following jobs. Circle: True or False

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6. Roosevelt was a champion boxer, and actually won the title of heavyweight champion in 1894! Circle: True or False

7. Roosevelt was a speed reader, and he could read up to three books a day! Circle: True or False

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