Unit Three: Lesson 8- Progressivism III. Kirby World History
CHS
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North Clackamas School District Social Studies Priority
Standards: HK 2. Analyze the complexity and investigate causes and
effects of significant events in World History.
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Put the following wars involving the United States in
chronological order from earliest to most recent: a. World War I b.
Korean War c. Revolutionary War d. World War II e. The Civil War f.
The Vietnam War
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I Can.Describe in writing Theodore Roosevelts Square Deal and
Discuss and write about excerpts from: The Jungle
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USE THE CORNELL NOTE TEMPLATE FOR OF YOUR NOTES TODAY! Relax
and enjoy the ride In History Class! Focus Up and
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Progressivism III.
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President William McKinley was assassinated 6 months into his
second term. Theodore Roosevelt became the nations 26 th president
McKinley was assassinated by an anarchist in Buffalo in September
of 1901
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Roosevelt wanted war with Spain in 1898. His volunteer cavalry
brigade, the Rough Riders, won public acclaim for its role in the
battle at San Juan Hill in Cuba. Roosevelt returned a hero! Elected
governor of NY and later McKinleys vice- president.
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Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders
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Roosevelt became the youngest president ever at age 42. He
quickly established himself as a modern president.
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By 1900, Trusts controlled 80% of U.S. industries. Roosevelt
filed 44 antitrust suits under the Sherman Antitrust Act.
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In 1902 coal miners in Pennsylvania went on strike for
increased wages, a 9-hour work day, and the right to unionize. Mine
owners refused to bargain. Roosevelt called in both sides and
settled the dispute. Thereafter, when a strike threatened public
welfare, the federal government was expected to step in and
help.
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After reading The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, Roosevelt pushed
for passage of the Meat Inspection Act of 1906. The Act mandated
cleaner conditions for meatpacking plants.
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In response unhealthy products, Congress passed the Pure Food
and Drug Act in 1906. The Act halted the sale of contaminated foods
and medicines and called for truth in labeling. The Pure Food and
Drug Act took medicines with cocaine and other harmful ingredients
off the market
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Before Roosevelts presidency, the federal government paid very
little attention to the nations natural resources. Roosevelt made
conservation a primary concern of his administration. Roosevelt,
left, was an avid outdoorsman here he is with author John Muir at
Yosemite Park
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Roosevelt set aside 148 million acres of forest reserves. He
also set aside 1.5 million acres of water-power sites and he
established 50 wildlife sanctuaries and several national parks.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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Roosevelt failed to support Civil Rights for African Americans.
He did, however, support a few individuals such as Booker T.
Washington.
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In 1909 The NAACP was formed. It had 6,000 members by 1914. The
goal of the organization was full equality among the races. The
means to achieve this was the court system. 1964 Application
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Republican William Howard Taft easily defeated Democrat William
Jennings Bryan to win the 1908 presidential election. Among his
accomplishments, Taft busted 90 trusts during his 4 years in
office. Taft, right, was Roosevelts War Secretary
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Taft was not popular with the American public nor reform minded
Republicans. Taft called the Presidency, The Most lonesome job in
the world
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Republicans split in 1912 between Taft and Teddy Roosevelt (who
returned after a long trip to Africa). The Democrats put forward a
reform - minded New Jersey Governor, Woodrow Wilson. Republicans
split in 1912
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As Americas newly elected president, Wilson moved to enact his
program, the New Freedom. He planned his attack on what he called
the triple wall of privilege: trusts, tariffs, and high finance. W.
Wilson U.S. President 1912-1920
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In 1914 Congress enacted the Clayton Antitrust Act which
strengthened the Sherman Act. The Act also supported workers
unions.
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The FTC was formed in 1914 to serve as a watchdog agency to end
unfair business practices Today the FTC has been working on
protecting consumers from ID theft
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Ratified in 1916, the 16 th Amendment legalized a graduated
federal income tax.
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Native-born, educated, middle-class women grew more and more
impatient. Through local, state and national organization, vigorous
protests and World War I, women finally realized their dream in
1920. The 19 th Amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920
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While the Progressive era was responsible for many important
reforms, it failed to make gains for African Americans. Like
Roosevelt and Taft, Wilson retreated on Civil Rights once in
office. The KKK reached a membership of 4.5 million in the
1920s
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Explain three positive Things that came from the progressive
era. Explain something negative also. The KKK reached a membership
of 4.5 million in the 1920s
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After reading The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, Roosevelt pushed
for passage of the Meat Inspection Act of 1906 Read The Jungle
Packet today which contains excerpts from the book. Answer the
questions with a partner. Please turn directly into me. Work on
your DBQ packet (Due This Thursday) or your Womens Suffrage Postage
Stamp (Due Today)
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We will begin the DBQ small group discussion in 15 minutes.
Take out your packet now Make sure you attach/staple a PINK scoring
guide to the back of your packet before we start. The scoring guide
is for: a. The written analysis b. The discussion I will assign you
a group shortly
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Discussion Focus Question: How progressive was the Progressive
Era? Consider economic, social, and political Accomplishments.
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Round #1: What were the Economic Accomplishments of the
Progressive Era? Give two examples from your packet:
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At the sound of the bell.. Come Out Talking!
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Round #2: What were the Economic Problems of the Progressive
Era? Give two examples from your packet:
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At the sound of the bell.. Come Out Talking!
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Round #3: What were the Social Accomplishments of the
Progressive Era? Give two examples from your packet:
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At the sound of the bell.. Come Out Talking!
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Round #4: What were the Social Problems of the Progressive Era?
Give two examples from your packet:
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At the sound of the bell.. Come Out Talking!
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Round #5: What were the Political Accomplishments of the
Progressive Era? Give two examples from your packet:
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At the sound of the bell.. Come Out Talking!
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Round #6: What were the Political Problems of the Progressive
Era? Give two examples from your packet:
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At the sound of the bell.. Come Out Talking!
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GROUP READ ALOUD: DIRECTIONS PARTNER UP (OR NOT) READ DIARY
ENTRIES ANSWER QUESTIONS BASED ON THE DIARY ENTRIES COMPLETE PART
II. POLITICAL MACHINES