Chapter 21

Tuesday 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?

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 ?

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

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.

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 “ http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/mysteries-at-the-museum/video/nellie-bly-s-undercover-story

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 12. Suffrage

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. http://www.biography.com/people/theodore-roosevelt-9463424 http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/theodore-roosevelt

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 1898. 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. http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/theodore-roosevelt/videos/roosevelt-fights-in-spanish-american-war

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. 675-676 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyH7D9DF0Mc

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 http://www.biography.com/people/theodore-roosevelt-9463424

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 http://www.biography.com/people/booker-t-washington-9524663

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 http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/mysteries-at-the-museum/video/nellie-bly-s-undercover-story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxe9nosWawM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyH7D9DF0Mc