PPT-Progressivism Progressivism

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. Bourbons, Populists, and Progressives . STUDY PRESENTATION. © . 2010 . Clairmont Press. Section 1: . Bourbon Democrats and Independents. Section 2: . Farmer Discontent and Populism. Section 3: . Progressivism in Georgia. Artemus Ward. Dept. of Political Science. Northern Illinois University. aeward@niu.edu. http://www.niu.edu/polisci/faculty/profiles/ward. /. Evangelical Origins of Progressivism. The . progressive critique of the Constitution in the early 20. 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?. http://. www.schooltube.com. /video/9557a346fd794c52a1b0/The%20Birth%20of%20Progressivism-. Progressive Movement (1890’s). Journalists and Writers exposed the unsafe conditions in factories.. Progressive Movement. . Patricia Cline Cohen • Sarah Stage. . Susan M. . Hartmann. CHAPTER 21. . Progressivism from the Grass Roots to the White House. , . 1890-1916. The Progressive Era. Background to the Progressive Era: The Gilded Age. Gilded Age: 1865-1890. Overlaps with Reconstruction. What does Gilded mean?. What was the Gilded Age like?. Rapid industrialization—factories, assembly lines, mass production. Industrialization helped many but also created dangerous working environments and unhealthy living conditions for the urban poor.. Progressivism. , a wide-ranging reform movement targeting these problems, began in the late 19th century.. Government and Politics at Home and Abroad. Chapter 12. Politics in the Gilded Age. Americans thought of themselves as living in a democracy- but the power of business seemed to call that into question. Who was in charge- the citizens or the corporations? Wasn’t it the government’s job to look out for the people? Then why were so many leaders siding with the industrialists?. **. As ordinary Americans grew tired of the corruption in politics and business of the Gilded Age, a new spirit of reform sweeps the nation. People from all walks of life begin to call for improvements and . progressivism. Progressivism was a crusade against the problems associated with the rapid growth of industries and urbanization . Progressive Reformers . specifically . targeted the abuses of urban political bosses and corporate robber barons. . Essentialism. Show a presentation explaining the events in. . The Crusades. Role of Teacher – demonstrate the presentation and read the information it provides. And Student – hear the info and take notes, if necessary. Conditions: Urban Environment. Read the article, “Cities During the Progressive Era”. Answer the questions in the text. Details. By 1900: 30% of US population lived in cities. Urban poor: overcrowding, unpaved streets, disease and inadequate water supply. 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. 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.