1. Warm- Up – Create a list of the motives for the US to expand?
Europe was expanding for resources
Social Darwinism suggested most competitive nations would survive
Manifest Destiny – Idea God wants US to rule
“Anglo-Saxonism” led to belief of superior English speaking society
Congress authorized a new Navy b/c many thought US should dominate the world
This newly created Navy could defend US overseas interests

2. The Roots of Progressivism

3. What was Progressivism?
Political movement: collection of ideas to help fix society
It grew out of the Populist Movement
Society had a lot of problems due to industrialization

4. Who were the muckrakers?
Journalists who investigated social conditions
Circulated cheap magazines/papers
Scandal /Corruption
Raised awareness to problems – reform ensues

5. “Walk and Talk” Activity – Simplify the Idea
#1 Direct primaries
#2 Initiatives
#3 Referendums
#4 Recall elections

6. How did Progressives Reform Government?
Made it more democratic with direct primaries
Initiatives allowed citizens to introduce legislation
Referendums allowed citizens to vote directly on laws (instead of their representative)
Recall elections allowed people to remove politicians from office

7. What is Women's suffrage?
Suffrage = right to vote
Major goal of female progressives
In order to change society women needed to vote
Turn and Talk: What do you see? What does it mean?

8. What Are some things women wanted to change?
Progressive ideas like:
Child labor / school
Alcohol
Health and safety Codes
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B Anthony led the charge
1920 – 19th Amendment passed

9. Partner Activity – MAP Analysis
In your groups look at the map on pg 165 and answer questions 1 & 2
We will share out in 4 minutes

10. Group 1 Group 2 Read Page 166 – Reforming Society
Make a 4 column chart to record key ideas from each section.
Be sure to focus on the following:
Why did people suddenly oppose children working?
What kind of health / safety laws were passed during this era?
What happened at Triangle Shirtwaist Company?
What was prohibition and what was it’s goals?
How did the Progressives go after Big Business?
Completing the Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram activity.
Create a Venn Diagram that highlights the similarities and differences between Populism (last unit) and Progressivism
Use the paper and the markers to make your diagram
Make sure you are including specific examples (e.g. do not put “they are both things from History class”)