PPT-Progressivism(1890-1920)

Topic for Today Who were the Progressives How and why did the Progressive Movement seek to change America at the turn of the century How did America respond to the cries of the progressives . Who is Vincent Van Gogh?. Vincent Willem . van Gogh was a major Post-Impressionist. A Dutch painter whose work—notable for its rough beauty, emotional honesty, and bold color—had a far-reaching influence on 20th-century art. After years of painful anxiety and frequent bouts of mental . and what became of them and their causes?”. Study Questions. What factors and events contributed to the Populist Movement?. Who were the Populists & what was their Platform?. What conditions contributed to the end of Populism?. M. Ray McKinnie, Ph.D.. Assoc. Dean: Special Initiatives and Facilities. School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. . The 125. th. Second Morrill Act Lecture. Significance of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890 to public higher education in the U.S.. Progressivism is defined as seeking to create a just society through governmental action, direct democracy, and volunteerism; progressivism challenged the traditional American way of thinking and governing.. Progressives . “advocated reforms to confront the problems caused by industrialization and urbanization” in the early 1900s. General belief that the government could protect the public interest and restore order to society.. Spurred on by depression of 1893. Sprang from Liberal concern for the poor and conservative desires for efficiency. Established in the urban centers. Practical Application. Progressives=Pragmatists. Utilized scientific method for reform activities. Prohibition. January 1920- 18th Amendment. Sale of alcohol was illegal . Bootlegging- Illegally producing and selling alcohol . Speakeasies. Illegal establishments that sold liquor. “Speak easy” when you are at a bar so you don’t look nervous or act suspicious .  . Ian . Caine, University . of Texas at San . Antonio. Assistant Professor of Architecture. Rebecca . Walter, . PhD, University of Texas at San . Antonio. Assistant Professor of Urban and Regional . By 1920, just over 20 percent of Americans were high school graduates and only 8 percent were college graduates. . C. ollege . football was enormously popular with the nation's populace. . People . attended games and huddled by their radios to follow the action on Saturday afternoons. . There were significant differences between the quality of play and the fan base for pro and college basketball. . Many of the professionals never went to college and some did not even complete high school. . The Roots of Progressivism . Learning targets. By the end of this lesson you will. :. . ● . Define Progressivism, muckrakers, direct primary, the temperance movement, socialism. . ● . Discuss how Progressives believed they could improve society. Topic for Today:. Who were the Progressives? . How and why did the Progressive Movement seek to change America at the turn of the century? . How did America respond to the cries of the progressives? . Ch 5.1. Monday, . F. ebruary 27, 2012. Daily goal:. Understand what is a muckraker, who was Jacob Riis and what book he wrote.. Understand how direct primary, initiative, referendum and recall changed . The Progressive Movement. 18.1 The Roots of Progressivism. 18.2 Roosevelt in Office. 18.3 The Taft Administration. 18.4 The Wilson Years. 18.1 The Roots of Progressivism.  . The Rise of Progressivism.