Chapter 21

Monday Warm Up  LT: I will be previewing the unit on the Progressive Era  BW:  What does the term “Progressive” mean to you ?  What kind of leader would be needed to tackle problems such as child labor, poverty, business abuses, and political corruption?

The Rise of Progressivism  Progressivism- shared three basic goals  To promote social welfare  To expand democracy  To create economic reform  Muckrakers- a group of journalist who tried to discover muck, or corruption in society.

Thursday Bell Work  LT: I will be able to explain how Roosevelt helped both consumers and conservationist efforts.  BW: How is social reform promoted during the progressive era?  Write down three facts from CNN Student News

Wednesday Bell Work  LT: I will be able to explain in detail Roosevelts Square Deal.  BW: How did Roosevelt become President ?  How does America Expand Democracy during the Progressive Era ?

Nellie Bly’s Undercover story  “ My teeth chattered and my limbs were goose-fleshed and blue with cold. Suddenly I got, one after the other, three buckets of water over my head– ice-cold water too, into my eyes, my ears, my nose, and my mouth “

Time Line Discussion  Your are responsible for copying down the timeline in your book from pg. 670 and answering the questions below  Which two events on the time line affected competition among business?  How did the 18th amendment reflect attempts at progressive social reform ?  What event on the time line likely benefited women the most?

Chapter 21 Vocabulary  1. Theodore Roosevelt  2. Progressivism  3. Muckraker  4. Sherman Antitrust Act  5. William Taft  6. Carry A. Nation  7. 16th Amendment  8. 17th Amendment  9. 19th Amendment  10. Prohibition  11. Susan B. Anthony

Expanding Democracy & Creating Economic Reforms  Direct Primary - Voters get to choose candidates for public office.  Initiative- Voters may directly propose a law  Referendum- Voters can approve propose laws  Recall- Elected officials can be voted out of office.  The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 made it illegal for corporations to gain control of industries by forming trusts.

Theodore Roosevelt  Young Theodore Roosevelt led a daring exploits in Cuba during the Spanish American War.  He returned a hero and became governor of New York in  Only two years later in 1900, Roosevelt became vice-president under William McKinley.  McKinley died at the age of 63.  Roosevelt becomes president at the age of 42.

Reader Recorder Reporter  Your will form groups of three each person will be assigned a role  The reader will read the section for the group pg  The recorder will record the information needed according to the questions listed below  The reporter will come to my desk once the group is done and report to me your groups answers and finding.  Questions  How did Roosevelt view the role of government in reform ?  How did Roosevelt’s Square Deal affect corporate trusts?  What steps did Roosevelt take to help protect the environment ?

Promoting Social Reform  Social reformers wanted to help the poor, the unemployed, and workers  They provided educational and employment services to immigrants, they also promoted minimum wage laws, limits on working hours and help for the unemployed.  Prohibitionists were reformers who worked to prevent the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol.

Roosevelts Square Deal  The Square Deal was President Theodore Roosevelt 's domestic program formed upon three basic ideas: conservation of natural resources, control of corporations, and consumer protection.

Protecting Consumers  Roosevelt became concerned about the meat packing industry after reading Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle”  Roosevelt launched an investigation of the meat-packing industry  In 1906, he signed the Meat Inspection Act

Conserving Natural Resources  Roosevelt was a strong crusader for conservation  He controlled how America’s natural resources were used  Roosevelt also preserved 194 million acers of public lands including the Grand Canyon.  He also created the U.S. Forest Service

Roosevelt’s Civil Rights Dilemma  He did not push for civil rights for African Americans  During his first term as president, he appointed African Americans to southern political offices and denounced lynching  October 16, 1901 Roosevelt invited Booker T. Washington to stay for dinner after a meeting.  Northerners support it  southerns hate it

Muckraker Biographies Your Task: You will be selecting one of the muckrakers listed below and will be creating a short biography on the person this will be completed in a groups of 2-3 people.  Research the writer’s life and give examples of his or her work.  Summarize the writer’s life story and evaluate his or her success as a muckraker.  Research general information such as full name, birth place etc..  Be prepared to present your findings to the class at the end of the period. List of Muckrakers :  Thomas Nast  Ida B. Wells  Upton Sinclair  Ida Tarbell  Frank Norris  Jacob Riis  Nellie Bly  Lincoln Steffens  John Spargo