Topic: Rating the Progressive Policies of Woodrow Wilson Do Now: “Woodrow Wilson won in 1912 because of his own ideals and his ‘New Freedom’ platform.

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Topic: Rating the Progressive Policies of Woodrow Wilson Do Now: “Woodrow Wilson won in 1912 because of his own ideals and his ‘New Freedom’ platform. He would have defeated either Taft or Roosevelt.. no matter who ran as the Republican candidate, 3 rd party or not!” Defend or Refute the statement

Wilson: President of Contradictions “Professor” Wilson’s background “Professor” Wilson’s background Wilson wanted Congress to follow the “parliamentary model”, yet he strengthened the power of the Presidency Wilson wanted Congress to follow the “parliamentary model”, yet he strengthened the power of the Presidency President to “educate” the public President to “educate” the public President as a moral leader President as a moral leader Wants US to be neutral and friendly, but gets us involved in Mexico, WW I Wants US to be neutral and friendly, but gets us involved in Mexico, WW I Wilson on race: Wilson on race: –Brandeis on the Supreme Court (1 st Jewish SC Judge) –Views on African-Americans (segregating federal offices)

Wilson’s 1 st Term Progressive Reforms “New Freedom” and after… “New Freedom” and after… “Triple Wall of Privilege” “Triple Wall of Privilege” –Tariffs, trusts, banks Underwood Tariff Underwood Tariff Federal Reserve Act Federal Reserve Act Clayton Anti-Trust Act Clayton Anti-Trust Act Federal Trade Commission FTC Federal Trade Commission FTC

Wilson and Labor ( ) Wilson and the Press (Ray Stannard Baker) Wilson and the Press (Ray Stannard Baker) Wilson and Gompers Alliance Wilson and Gompers Alliance Triangle Shirtwaist fire (local Child Labor reforms) Triangle Shirtwaist fire (local Child Labor reforms) Workingmen’s Compensation Act Workingmen’s Compensation Act Adamson Act (8 Hour- Day) Adamson Act (8 Hour- Day) Revenue Act (Income taxes) Revenue Act (Income taxes) Election 1916 Election 1916 –Wilson vs. C.E. Hughes

Election of 1916

Conclusion How would you rate Wilson’s Progressive policies? Does he meet the expectations of his own “New Freedom” Platform? Why or why not? How would you rate Wilson’s Progressive policies? Does he meet the expectations of his own “New Freedom” Platform? Why or why not? Once you have written your answers, turn to a partner and discuss your views… Once you have written your answers, turn to a partner and discuss your views…