1. Progressive Era

2. Opening Come up with a problem during the Gilded Age. Now come up with a solution or law that would fix that problem.

3. Progressive Era Time period from 1900-1920, in which the role of government expanded in order to fix social and economic problems. What social philosophy does this relate to? Motivations Behind Reforms: Progressives believed that society had a duty to care and provide for those less fortunate. City Reforms: The Progressives first took on problems in the cities specifically sanitary conditions and safety in tenements.

6. Major Reformers William Jennings Bryan: Reformer who wanted to help farmers by creating inflation. Eugene Debs: Socialist who ran for president 5 times. He fought for worker’s rights. WEB Dubois: Black author who pushed for active political protest to gain civil rights. Ida B Wells: Black journalist who fought to expose lynching as a national evil.

12. Progressive Presidents Theodore Roosevelt: Republican (1902-1908). He was known as a trust-buster because he sought to break up monopolies. He also passed laws protecting the environment and food quality. William Taft: Republican (1908-1912) He broke up more trusts than Roosevelt and continued Roosevelt’s policies. Woodrow Wilson: Democrat (1912-1918) He aggressively sought to limit business’s influence. He also sought government regulation of the economy. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/night_at_the_museu m/trailers/11101835/ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/night_at_the_museu m/trailers/11101835/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3pQ2lfvbL8

16. National Reforms Labor: Laws were passed to limit child labor. Also unions became recognized and helped secure shorter work days. Monetary Policy: In 1913, the Federal Reserve was created. It sought to control the economy through interest rates. Public Safety: Laws regulating food production and other consumer safety issues were passed. Conservation: Steps were taken to protect the environment from development. These steps included national parks and reserves.

18. Progressive Amendments 16 Amendment: This Amendment allowed a federal income tax. The tax utilized was a graduated income tax. 17 th Amendment: This Amendment allowed for the direct election of Senators. 18 th Amendment: This Amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale or transportation of alcohol. 19 th Amendment: This Amendment guaranteed women the right to vote.

27. Political Reforms Political Machines: An organization run by a political that seeks to maintain power in order to control political influence and public money. Corruption: Often political machines led to politicians being bribed to give appointments or government contract to people favored by the Party. http://www.filmsnmovies.com/video/4399/gangs_ of_new_york_election_day/

31. Imperialism Imperialism: When a strong nation dominates another one politically or economically. The United States aggressively sought to expand its empire between 1890 and 1912.

32. China and Cuba Open Door Policy: The United States sought to keep all of China open to free trade without restrictions. Yellow Journalism: Reporting that exaggerated the Cuban oppression by the Spanish in order to sell papers.

33. Spanish-American War Spanish-American War: Following the sinking of the USS Maine in 1898, the United States defeated Spain, gaining large amounts of territory. Expansion: As a result of the war the United States controlled Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam. The US also added Hawaii.

35. American Foreign Policy Monroe Doctrine: Declaration by President Monroe in 1823 that warned European nations against colonizing in the Western Hemisphere. Roosevelt Corollary: Roosevelt’s declaration in 1904 that declared the United States would act as a police power in Latin America.

36. Panama Canal Panama Canal: In 1914 the United States completed the Panama Canal which allowed faster trade.

40. Presidential Policies Roosevelt: Big Stick: He believed in using force, if necessary, to achieve American goals. Taft: Dollar Diplomacy: He believed the United States should expand and protect their economic presence in Latin America and Asia. Wilson: Moral Diplomacy: He believed the United States should apply democratic ideals to foreign policy rather than economic interests or the use of force.