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Progressive Era Unit 3

What was the Progressive Era? The Progressive Era in the United States was a period of social activism and political reform that flourished from the 1890s to the 1920s. One main goal was purification of government, as Progressives tried to eliminate corruption by exposing and undercutting political machines and bosses

How did economic, political, and social conditions affect the development of political parties during the Progressive Era? Social Developments Political Developments Democrats Progressive Era Republicans Progressive Era Economic Developments

Industrialization Trusts/Monopolies Liberal Labor laws – Long hours low wages Cheap Labor – Immigrants Economy is booming! – No one wants to mess it up

Social Developments Immigration Urbanization Yellow Journalism – Exaggerated news stories Increase in Sports and Entertainment Public Education

Political Developments 90% eligible population voted Very close elections No real debates on issues – Focus = to keep office Spoils System = giving jobs to supporters Political Machines

Purpose = Find Votes for party – Party wins elections – hands out jobs (spoils system) Found immigrants jobs and places to live Paid for funerals, school clothes, food, and vacations – All they wanted was votes Kick Backs Tweed Ring (NYC)

Democratic Party – Progressive Era Support = – Solid South – New Immigrants States Rights Federal government should play role in helping the needy Relied on Political Machines in North to get votes How does this resemble today’s Dem. Party?

Republican Party – Progressive Era Support = – West and North – Businessmen and merchants High Tariffs (protect business) Old Immigrants Still riding high about winning the Civil War How does this resemble today’s Rep. Party?

Brochure Assignment (25 pts) You are employed by a Political Machine to create a Brochure for the party of your choosing. Neatness and Creativity count Remember the person running is not important – The party is the most important thing You want people to vote for your party.

Brochure Cover Page What can the party do for you? What has the party done? – Economy, Society, and Politically Show a lot of National or Sectional Pride – depends on your party

Sample Pages 1.Cover Page – What Party? Pretty! 2.Party Goals- use what's going well in the country make them up (remember: No real issues) 3.What has your party done for the People? 4.Economy – Good/Bad? What did you do? 5.Society- Good/Bad? What did you do? 6.Show National Pride or More local (state/city) 1.Depends on your party