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Progressive Era

Unit 3

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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


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