PPT-Chapter 8 The Progressive Era

18901920 Section 1 The Drive for Reform Terms and People Progressivism movement that responded to the pressures of industrialization and urbanization by promoting reforms Muckraker writer who uncovers and exposes misconduct in politics or business. Thierry Pech Progressive Generation Progressive Generation Reform Under Taft. TR decided not to run again for re-election. He instead chose his successor in . William Howard Taft. . TR thought Taft had his same progressive mentality and TR went on a year-long safari to kill about everything he could in Africa.. Everything You Need To Know For Your APUSH Exam. The Progressive Era: An Intro. What was The Progressive Era?. A period of reform on national and state levels from 1900 – 1920 . Who were Progressives?. The Progressive Era. March 25. th. 1911 – a fire broke out on the upper floors of a factory building – and nearly 150 died (trapped, some jumped, some burned). Was not the worst industrial fire ever, but had a huge impact on public consciousness- and became an example of why business NEEDED regulation. Focused attention on the social divisions within America. The Progressive Era. As the 1800s ended, only a handful of people were wealthy, while immigrants and poor laborers continued to live and work under harsh conditions. . Many citizens and government officials began to demand reforms in government, business, and society. . Drugs for Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disorder that damages the myelin sheath of neurons in the CNS. Exact cause is unknown. MS causes a wide variety of sensory and motor deficits. The Progressive Era. As the 1800s ended, only a handful of people were wealthy, while immigrants and poor laborers continued to live and work under harsh conditions. . Many citizens and government officials began to demand reforms in government, business, and society. . JUMBO QUESTIONS 28. Argumentation. At the beginning of this chapter, the authors reference a Progressive reformer who thought that “the real heart of the Progressive Movement was to use the government as an agency of human welfare.” Support, modify, or refute this statement. . PROGRESSIVE. . Service. 2016-2017 . Vision . Presented by . Romona Davis, Chapter Basileus . Lambda Phi Omega Chapter . Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. lambdaphiomegabasileus@aol.com. Lambda Phi Omega Chapter. Introduction. Background. Three Wings. Journalists. Leaders and Accomplishment. State and Local. President. Others. Amendments. Conclusion. Commager’s Six problems facing the U.S. in the late 19. th. What is Progressivism?. What was the Progressive movement?. Social/political movement of early 1900s that attempted to use activism as well as . gov’t. power to cure social problems. Why was this so groundbreaking?. JUMBO QUESTIONS 28. Argumentation. At the beginning of this chapter, the authors reference a Progressive reformer who thought that “the real heart of the Progressive Movement was to use the government as an agency of human welfare.” Support, modify, or refute this statement. . Theodore Roosevelt. 1. . Theodore Roosevelt. became Governor of New York after previously working in lower offices and becoming famous as a war hero. He was pushed out of office by fellow Republicans because he was too progressive, and became Vice-President.. th. Century. Example Upton Sinclair. . Read “Tar Heel Talk” pp. 266-67 and answer Qs 1-5.. Think globally or in the U.S. about political corruption or scandal etc. that needs the hand of a muckraker to bring it to public attention. .