RN 2.7 Roots of Progressivism p.162-168 American History 2 Unit 2: The Long Turn of the Century p.1 The Rise of Progressivism ** I will be able to list muckrakers and explain how what they focused on fit within the larger movement known as Progressivism. ** 1. What did progressives see as the main problem? Who did they think should be accountable for fixing the problems? 2. Muckrakers: List what each of the following people focused on: Ida Tarbell Charles Edward Russell Lincoln Steffens Jacob Riis Reforming Government ** I will be able to describe various initiatives taken by Progressives to reform the government. ** 3. What is scientific management? 4. What problems did Progressives see with the way city governments ran? 5. What were the 2 different solutions Progressives had for restructuring city government?. 6. Why did other progressives focus on restructuring voting? 7. How is direct primary different from the way primaries were held before? 8. Initiative:
9. Referendum: 10. Recall: American History 2 Unit 2: The Long Turn of the Century p.2 11. What is the 17 th Amendment? How was this supposed to counter corruption? Women s Suffrage ** I will be able to describe the strategies and tactics used to gain the 19 th amendment. ** 12. Suffrage: 13. WOMEN S SUFFRAGE MAP Where was women s suffrage granted the earliest? The latest? Why do you think these trends exist? 14. Before the Civil War, suffragists were also advocating for. 15. Why were the 14 th and 15 th amendments disappointing to suffragists? 16. What were the 2 strategies suffragists believed were best? 17. What did the National American Woman Suffrage Association focus on after 1890? 18. What did Alice Paul do for the women s suffrage movement? (multiple actions) 19. When and how was the 19 th amendment passed granting women the right to vote? Reforming Society ** I will be able to describe different goals of the Progressive Movement, as they focused on different problems within society at the time. ** 20. What hazards did mines and factories present to small children? 21. What changes did states make to reduce child labor?
American History 2 Unit 2: The Long Turn of the Century p.3 22. Why was workers compensation something unions and progressive leaders pushed for? 23. Describe the Lochner v. New York case: 24. Describe the Muller v. Oregon case: 25. Why were these cases decided differently? Which do you agree with and why? 26. What were various reasons for concern about drinking? 27. Frances Willard, leader of the WCTU, advocated for? 28. What did the temperance movement focus on at first? Then later? 29. What did the Sherman Antitrust Act do? 30. What did the Interstate Commerce Commission do? 31. Who became the leader of the Socialist movement in the U.S. at this time? Was he successful? Why or why not? **FOOD FOR THOUGHT ** 32. Was the Progressive Movement successful? Why or why not?
RN 2.8 Roosevelt & Taft p.169-174 American History 2 Unit 2: The Long Turn of the Century p.4 Roosevelt Revives the Presidency ** I will be able to provide examples of how Roosevelt believed in the power of the Presidency, and what measures he took as President and within the government to regulate big businesses. ** 1. Roosevelt held what philosophy internationally? And what philosophy domestically? 2. What was Roosevelt s view on trusts? Who/what did he go after first? 3. What did Roosevelt do regarding the Coal Strike of 1902? Why did he step in as the President? 4. What department of the U.S. government did Roosevelt create? Why? In practice, how did this department work was it a trustbuster or not? Explain. 5. What two public health concerns were made public in 1905 & 1906? What did the government do in response? Conservation ** I will be able to explain how conservation of the environment was central to Roosevelt s presidency using specific examples of what he did during office. ** 6. Why did Roosevelt want to conserve the environment? 7. What was the problem out West? What did Roosevelt do about it? 8. What was Roosevelt & Pinchot s philosophy about forests? What were 2 actions they took?
American History 2 Unit 2: The Long Turn of the Century p.5 9. What are 2 specific ways that Roosevelt increased the power of the presidency? 10. What did Roosevelt help create in 1916? Why would this matter? Taft s Reforms ** I will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of Taft s presidency in regard to reforms he created. ** 11. What was Taft s job right before he became President? 12. What were the 2 Republican party opinions on tariffs? What did Taft sign into law? Who did it satisfy more? 13. How did Ballinger differ from Pinchot as secretary of the interior? 14. In the congressional election of 1910, what happened? Why is this significant/what does this demonstrate about the public s view of Taft? 15. List and describe 3 of Taft s accomplishments during his presidency: 16. How did Taft & Roosevelt disagree about trusts? What did Taft do that demonstrates this? 17. What was the nail in the coffin for Taft s support from the progressives?
American History 2 Unit 2: The Long Turn of the Century p.6 RN 2.9 The Wilson Years p.175-179 The Election of 1912 ** I will be able to explain why Roosevelt ran again and the consequences of his choice. ** 1. At the Republican national convention, what happened? What did Roosevelt do in response? 2. What party did Roosevelt create? 3. Compare & contrast Roosevelt and Wilson s agendas: 4. Who won in 1912? Wilson s Reforms ** I will be able to list and describe the various acts and legal actions taken by President Wilson. ** 5. What 2 legal actions did Wilson take immediately after becoming President? 6. Federal Reserve Act: 7. FTC (Federal Trade Commission): Who wanted this? Who was unhappy with this commission? 8. How did the Clayton Antitrust Act (1914) enhance the Sherman Antitrust Act?
American History 2 Unit 2: The Long Turn of the Century p.7 9. What 3 acts did Wilson support to regulate big business? Briefly explain each act. Progressivism s Legacies & Limits ** I will be able to state shortcomings of the Progressive movement as well as how certain groups responded to being excluded. ** 10. What shifted for Americans in regard to the role of the government? 11. What groups did the progressive movement fail? 12. What did Du Bois believe was central to gaining full rights for African Americans? 13. In 1910, what was founded out of the frustration & shock of race riots in Illinois? 14. What did Jewish people fear at this time? Provide an example. 15. What is the ADL? What does it do? Provide an example of the work this group did. **FOOD FOR THOUGHT ** 16. Who was the MOST progressive of these 3 presidents? Why?