PPT-Chapter 21: The Progressive Era, 1900 - 1917

What is Progressivism What was the Progressive movement Socialpolitical movement of early 1900s that attempted to use activism as well as govt power to cure social problems Why was this so groundbreaking. Throop Polytechnic Report, 1897 gnomes forge ahead 1900 1917 Gnome Club House Gnome pastimes Each year Gnomes some R&R. Among those enjoying the spring air in Gnome heyday 1920-34 Gnome diversions C 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.. 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. . 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. . Problems in Russia. Size- 1/6 world land mass 125 mill 20 languages. Opposition not allowed Okhrana. Autocrat Tsar. Poor- peasants 80% . ind. weak . January 1905 Rev Bloody . S. unday. Fr . Gapon. 200000 conditions. Women’s Suffrage. Agrarian. Groups. TEK 7C.   describe and compare the impact of the Progressive and other reform movements in Texas in the 19th and 20th centuries such as the Populists, women's suffrage, agrarian groups, labor unions, and the evangelical movement of the late 20th century; . The Fall of Tsarism (QUICK overview). 300. th. anniversary of the Romanov dynasty took place in 1913 to mass cheering.. Outbreak of war led to an increase in patriotism.. The . Duma. met in 1914, a week after the start of WWI. Problems in Russia. Size- 1/6 world land mass 125 mill 20 languages. Opposition not allowed Okhrana. Autocrat Tsar. Poor- peasants 80% . ind. weak . January 1905 Rev Bloody . S. unday. Fr . Gapon. 200000 conditions. RUSSIA IS OUT AND THE USA IS IN!. 1. LEARNING TARGETS. I can explain how the British gained the territory in the Middle East from the Ottoman Turks.. I understand and can describe how the United States became involved in the First World War.. Early Twentieth Century Historical Events.  . empty cell. Europe and North America. Middle East. East Asia. 1900. 1904 British-French Entente . 1907 . British-Russian Entente. 1909 . Young Turks overthrow Sultan Abdul Hamid. AGRICULTURE. $38 . bil. .. 400 comm.. 50% fruits, nuts, veg. . 9/10 top producing counties in U.S. (6.6% total economic output). WHEAT. 1860-1890: Largest. “. bindlemen. ”. Decline: competition. La révolution du 23 février:. 8 mars dans le calendrier . ocidental. Les tensions qui animent la Russie aux . XXéme. . siècle . sont politiques : malgré l'adoption d'une Constitution après la révolution de 1905, le tsar Nicolas II gouverne en autocrate ( = chef politique tyrannique). L'assemblée, la Douma, n'a pas de pouvoir, la censure est à son apogée, le tsar semble trop influencé par Raspoutine, l'un de ses conseillers et l'impératrice d'origine allemande gouverne . 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. .