Monday- We finished presenting family history projects, and Mr. Bruns reviewed Chapter 9 Section 1.
Capitalism- Economic System, chance to go from rich-poor, people control there own businesses
Socialism- Social and economic system, Government owned, elimination of private property, property and distribution of wealth are determined by the government
Fostering Efficiency- Assembly line, Henry Ford payed workers $5 a day, Increased efficiency, Progressives also worked for better efficiency in all levels of government
Tuesday- We watched a video on taking the White House- The Men Who Built America
Wednesday- Mr Bruns finished reviewing the sections we went over already and then we continued presenting our projects. Shortened Classes because of Cyclone Way
Reforming Elections- States adopt secret ballot Direct primary, Initiative- A bill originated by the people rather than lawmakers, Referendum- When voters accept or reject the initiative, Recall-enabled voters to remove public official from elected positions, 17th and 19th amendments
Direct Election of Senators- 17th amendment, 1913, Direct Election of U.S. Senators- People of the state are going to vote for there state senators
Chapter 9, Section 3-
Roosevelt's Rise- Born in 1858, Active Childhood, Police Commissioner, lead the rough riders, Elected Governor of New York. Modern Presidency-President in 1901, Surprised People, Advancing Programs- Personality, Popularity, Leadership, Publicity, Believed it was the presidents duty to assist everyone if they can't unless the law forbids him to do so. Trust Buster- Prosecuting Monopolies, 1902 ordered the Justice Department to sue the northern Securities Company, 1904 Supreme court got rid of the company
1902 Coal Strike- 140,000 coal miners in Pennsylvania went on strike, 20% raise, nine hour work day, organize a union, 1903 the commission issued a settlement, 10% raise, nine hour work day, union, Since this the president should intervene when a strike threatens public welfare and the federal government.
Railroad Regulation- Elkins Act-1906- Illegal for railroad officials to give, and shippers to receive, rebates for using particular railroads. Railroads could not change set rates without notifying the public
Hepburn Act- 1906- Limited the distribution of free railroad passes, ICC power to set maximum railroad rates, Boosted the governments power to regulate railroads
Regulating Foods and Drugs- Meat inspection act- Roosevelt, Compromise won, Government-Paying, Canned Goods
Pure Food and Drug Act- Dr.Harvey Washington Wiley- Chief Chemist- Department of Agriculture, Criticized Manufacturers- Harmful preservatives, Pure food and drug act-1906, halted, contaminated foods and medicine, Truth, labeling
Thursday- We chose new forum post leaders and we continued presenting our projects on Chapter 9
Chapter 9, Section 3-
Conservation and Natural Resources-Late 19th century, Pioneer farmers- forests and prairies, Cattle- overgraze, Lumber companies- Neglected to plant, Cities- sewage-dumped, wastes-rivers
Square deal- Formed upon three basic ideas-Conservation of natural resources, control of corporations, consumer protection, Three C's, Help middle class citizens, attacked wealth and bad trusts, protect businesses- extreme demands of organized labor, Not to favor any group of Americans- be fair to all
Teddy Roosevelt-Failed to support- African Americans, Few individuals, Booker t. Washington- Tuskegee normal, industrial institute- training school
W.E.B Du Bois- Civil rights conference-1905- Niagara falls, 1909- joined with white reformers
NAACP- National association of colored people, 6,00-1914, full equality, little support in progressive movement , progressive movement- needs of middle class, presidents to follow did little to advance- William Taft, Woodrow Wilson
Chapter 9, Section 4-
Taft's Presidency- 1904, republican, Roosevelt pledged not to run again for reelection in 1908, He hand picked Taft, Had an easy victory over Bryan
Taft Stumbles- He received little credit, not a popular president like Roosevelt, Didn't do what Roosevelt wanted him to do, Broke up a lot of Monopolies
Payne- Aldrich Tariff- Lowered rates on manufactured goods when the Payne bill passed
Friday- We watched the final part of the video series of The Men Who Built America because Mr. Bruns was gone
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