Transition day-
Chapter 9, The Progressive Reform Era 1890-1920
Four goals of progressivism-
- Protecting social welfare-
- Promoting moral improvement- prohibition
- Creating economic reform-Socialism, capitalism communism Karl Marx
- Fostering efficiency-
Assigned blog checklist:
• Include at least two images or one video
o They should relate to the topic
• Use paragraph form –
o separate each main idea into a paragraph
o start with topic sentences
o express thoughts in complete sentences
o include relevant, supporting details
o separate paragraphs
• Mechanics
o Punctuate the end of your sentences
o capitalize first word, I and names
o Don’t start sentences with “Because”, “But”, “And” or “So”
• Summarize
o the first part of the blog should highlight main ideas and supporting details
o do not copy or cut and paste!
• Reflect
o the second part of the blog should demonstrate what you learned and what your thoughts/opinions are on the topic
*Use EasyBib to cite your sources at the bottom of you blog
-Six points will be deducted for no pictures/video.
-Three points will be deducted if you only have one picture.
-Five points will be deducted if you do not add your personal thoughts or opinions.
-Ten points will be deducted for not having linked sources.
-You will get a zero plus a detention if any part of your blog is plagiarized(plus other possible consequences for repeat offenses)
Topics:
-Temperance Movement-18th Amendment
-Muckrakers-Upton Sinclair, Ida Tarbell, Lincoln Steffens
-Laws making the workplace better, safer, etc
-Direct Election of US Senators-17th Amendment
-Women's Suffrage Movement-19th Amendment
-Teddy Roosevelt's Background
-Teddy Roosevelt's Domestic Presidential Accomplishments/Issues:
1. Square Deal
2. Breaking up strikes
3. Breaking up trusts-trustbuster
4. Regulating railroads-Elkins Act, Hepburn Act
5. Pure Food and Drug Act
6. Meat Inspection Act
7. Conservation-Transfer Act, Antiquities Act
8. Newlands Reclamation Act
9. Gentleman's Agreement
10. Federal Employers Liability Act
11. Policy toward African-Americans
-William Howard Taft's Background
-William Howard Taft's Domestic Presidential Accomplishments/Issues:
1. Payne-Aldrich Tariff
2. Ballinger/Pinchot Land Dispute
3. Breaking up trusts
4. Income Tax-16th Amendment
5. Policy towards African-Americans
-1912 Presidential Election
1. Democratic candidate and platform
2. Republican candidate and platform
3. Progressive(Bull Moose) Party and platform
4. Socialist candiate and platforme
5. Results and why Wilson won
-Woodrow Wilson's Background
-Woodrow Wilson's Domestic Presidential Accomplishments/Issues:
The topics I have-
Woodrow Wilson's Background
Clayton Anti-Trust Act
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