1. The Roots of Progressivism
Reforming a Democracy

2. Progressive Philosophy in a Nutshell
“to use government as an agency of human welfare”
When I say I believe in a square deal I do not mean to give every man the best hand. If the cards do not come to any man,
or if they do come, and he has not got the power to play them, that is his affair. All I mean is that there shall be no crookedness
in the dealing.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT, 1905

3. Historical & Contemporary Roots

4. Muckrakers

5. Squeezed

6. Why does the Progressive Movement Start in the Cities and States?
“Fighting Bob La Follette
Jacob Riis Photo
New York City

7. “Women were an indispensable part of the progressive army.” Why?