PPT-Chapter 20 Whose Government? Politics, Populists, and Progressives,

18801917 Reform Visions 18801892 In the 1880s radical farmers groups and Knights of Labor challenged industrialization Groups such as the Womans Christian Temperance Union began groundwork for middleclass progressivism especially among women. At first glance, American politics is complicated and complex, but upon further examination, everything that happens in the American political process has a logical and often simple explanation. . Why Do We Have a Government?. Political Thinking:. Becoming a Responsible Citizen. I. . Learning . to Think Politically. A. Barriers . to Political Thinking. B. What . Political Science Can Contribute to Political . Thinking. C. Political Culture. 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?. By Joshua Lake and David Moreau. Political Reform. Populists and . Progressives. .. Taylor, Horace.. Women’s Rights. National Constitution Center.. "Women's . Suffrage.". Temperance. "House Adopts Prohibition Amendment 282 to 128.". JYOTI. Assistant Professor. Department of Political Science. PGGC-11. Chandigarh. Politics of Populism. Politics of Agitations. Factionalism. Increasing Violence in Public Life. Electoral Alliances. and Coalition Governments. Gilded Age . Describe business in the Gilded Age.. Populist Movement. Farmers had suffered through the Age of Industrialization. Price of wheat & cotton dropped from early 1870s to the mid-90s. Lack of available credit in rural areas. Inflation. Prices go up. Value of money goes down. Who does this hurt?. People who loan money. Prices of goods go down. Overproduction. Value of money goes up. Who does this hurt?. People who borrow money. ? . Andrew . Heywood: Chapter 1, pp. 3-13. . Chapter Outline: . Defining . politics. . Politics as the art of government. Politics as public affairs . Politics as compromise and consensus . Politics as power . 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. THE BIG QUESTIONS:. How did farmers respond to the problems they faced in the late 19. th. Century?. How. did muckrakers and other Progressives reform American Society?. What has been the legacy of the Progressive Presidents?. 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. What does it mean to be an American today?. Learning Outcomes. To understand the values, beliefs and culture identified with being “American”. To understand the content and assessment of the US politics A-level unit. 147Human defectives should nolonger be allowed to propagate the race148151 Charles Van HiseUW president from 1903-14618 and a founder of the Wisconsin IdeaBy Thomas C LeonardWisconsin progressives had Prepare thoroughly for the AP Comparative Government and Politics exam with this comprehensive guide featuring exam questions, answers, and effective strategies.