America in the Progressive Era What were hallmarks of the Progressive Era?
Progressive Era
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Progressive Era
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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
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How did economic, political, and social conditions affect the development of political parties during the Progressive Era?
Social Developments
Political Developments
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Economic Developments
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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
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Social Developments• Immigration
• Urbanization
• Yellow Journalism– Exaggerated news stories
• Increase in Sports and Entertainment
• Public Education
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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
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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)
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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
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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