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The Progressive Era (1890–1920)
Witness History: Slum Sisters
The Drive for Reform
Women Make Progress
The Struggle Against Discrimination
Roosevelt’s Square Deal
Wilson’s New Freedom
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The Drive for Reform
Origins of Progressivism
Main Idea: The Progressive Movement was started to fight for a variety of political, social, and
religious problems.
Muckrakers Reveal the Need for Reform
Main Idea: Journalists called muckrakers and fiction writers brought social problems to the
public’s attention.
Progressives Reform Society
Main Idea: As Progressives gained support, they achieved reforms for the poor and children
and improved the education system and working conditions for industrial workers.
Reforming Government
Main Idea: Progressives made changes to local governments and reformed election rules to
give citizens more power. Progressive leaders were elected into offices in many states,
making it easier for reforms to occur.
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The Drive for Reform (continued…)
Witness History: Children in the Coal Mines
Note Taking: Reading Skill: Identify Details
Political Cartoons: Business and Government Corruption
History Interactive: A Look at Tenement Life
Chart: Children Enrolled in Public Schools and Employed, 1870-1930
Color Transparencies: City Commission
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Political Cartoon: Business and Government Corruption
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Children Enrolled in Public Schools and Employed, 1870-1930
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Women Make Progress
Progressive Women Expand Reforms
Main Idea: During the Progressive Movement many women took steps to gain reform
for working conditions and family life.
Women Fight for the Right to Vote
Main Idea: Carrie Chapman Catt and Alice Paul were two Progressive leaders who
helped reenergize the national suffrage movement. Eventually, they were successful
when Congress approved the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920.
Witness History: Women at Work
Note Taking: Reading Skill: Identify Main Ideas
Color Transparencies: Political Cartoons: Women’s Suffrage
Graph: Passages of Women’s Suffrage
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Political Cartoons: Women’s Suffrage
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Passages of Women’s Suffrage
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The Struggle Against Discrimination
Progressivism Presents Contradictions
Main Idea: Although many reforms occurred during the Progressive Era, many non-whites and
immigrants also suffered as Protestants tried to force Americanization on them. Racism was
prevalent even among Progressives, and segregation became the norm in many areas of the
country.
African Americans Demand Reforms
Main Idea: African American leaders organized to gain reforms. Their efforts led to the formation of
the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Urban League.
Reducing Prejudice and Protecting Rights
Main Idea: Jews, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Mexican Americans formed groups to
help fight for their rights in the early 1900’s.
Witness History: Voices of Protest
Note Taking: Reading Skill: Main Idea and Details
Comparing Viewpoints: How should we respond to discrimination?
Color Transparencies: Organizing for Civil Rights
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Reading Skill: Main Idea and Details
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How should we respond to discrimination?
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Organizing for Civil Rights
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Roosevelt’s Square Deal
Roosevelt Shapes the Modern Presidency
Main Idea: When Theodore Roosevelt became President in 1901, he expanded the powers of
the President and shaped the modern presidency. He fought for reform proposals that would
keep the wealthy and powerful from taking advantage of the poor.
Trustbusting and Regulating Industry
Main Idea: During Roosevelt’s presidency, the government enacted many reforms involving
labor unions, control of shipping costs, antitrusts, and the food and drug industries.
The Government Manages the Environment
Main Idea: Following the advice of naturalists, Roosevelt closed off land and pushed for laws
that would conserve water.
Roosevelt and Taft Differ
Main Idea: When Taft was elected President, he changed many of Roosevelt’s policies,
including relaxing control of trusts. His policies encouraged Roosevelt to seek another term in
office.
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Roosevelt’s Square Deal (continued…)
Witness History: A Bold Leader Takes Control
Note Taking: Reading Skill: Identify Main Ideas
Geography Interactive: National Land Conservation
Note Taking: Reading Skill: Compare and Contrast
Political Cartoons: Taft in the White House
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Wilson’s New Freedom
Wilson and the Democrats Prevail
Main Idea: In the 1912 presidential election, the Republican Party was divided between Taft and
Roosevelt, leading the way for Woodrow Wilson to be elected. Once in office, Wilson
developed a Progressive plan that placed strong government control on corporations.
Wilson Regulates the Economy
Main Idea: Wilson worked to give the government more control of the economy. Some of the
laws passed during his term included lowering tariffs, reforming the banking system,
strengthening antitrust regulation, and supporting labor unions and workers’ rights.
Progressivism Leaves a Lasting Legacy
Main Idea: Changes in the American economy and the government’s role in managing natural
resources still have an impact on society today.
Witness History: A History of Reform
Note Taking: Reading Skill: Identify Details
Color Transparencies: Election of 1912
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Wilson’s New Freedom (continued…)
Chart: Presidential Election of 1912
Chart: Progressive Era Legislation and Constitutional Amendments
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The Election of 1912
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Presidential Election of 1912
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Progressive Era Legislation and Constitutional Amendments
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