Lesson 20: Progressivism, 1901-1917

• Lesson 20: Progressivism, 1901-1917

  Summary: As the twentieth century began, the nation turned its attention to domestic affairs. Americans engaged in a massive burst of reform, attempting to change many aspects of American life. Those involved called this reform “progressivism” and said they were “Progressives.” The modern, strong presidency had been born, and corruption at all levels of government had been curbed for the time being. The many Americans who had felt the abuses of modernization and industrialization now had legal protections to make their lives better. White Americans now had a stronger say in their government, and steps had been taken to protect the environment. But the national outlook was not entirely positive. African Americans had made few gains, and the United States stood poised to enter a global conflict of tremendous proportions.

  Subject: Capitalism; Democratic Party; Tariffs; Republican Party; Theodore Roosevelt; Progressivism; 19th Century; United States Congress; William Howard Taft; United States Forest Service; Tax; Woodrow Wilson; Election; Direct Election; Nationalism; U.S. Food And Drug Administration; Political Corruption

  Course Name: U.S. History II

  Course Level: Level 3

  Media Format: Audio; Image; Webpage; Animation

  Typical Learning Time: 2.5 hours

  Discipline: United States History

  Sub-Discipline: History

  Author: McMichael, Kelly

  Affiliation: University of North Texas

  Date Created: 2009

  License files: Original License

  Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1762

  Is Part of: Unit 6: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/THECBLOR_v3_cont/handle/2188/2145

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