The Progressive Era Video Notes
While viewing the program found on Period 7 web page, take notes on key elements of the Progressive
movement as guided. Consider the origins of the movement, key supporters of changes at the state and
national level, the goals and accomplishments that made the government more responsive to the people,
and the impact of various Presidents during this period.
Roots of the Progressive movement: 3 main sources and details of each
1. M__________________________:
2. P___________________________:
3. S___________________________:
Muckrakers:
Define Muckrakers:
What did each of the names listed advocate?
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Upton SinclairIda TarbellJacob RiisLincoln Stephens-
New Approaches to city government during the Progressive Era
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City Commission-
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Council-Manager-
New Approaches to state government during the Progressive Era
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Robert “Battlin’ Bob” LaFollette-Wisconsin Governor who led charge to regulate railroad and
other key industries. Made WI a laboratory for democracy with reforms aimed to make government
more responsive (initiative, referendum, recall, secret ballot, primary elections etc.) to citizens. Used
data collected by state universities to help guide policies that would be most effective. Terms
listed were just some measures that spread across the country during the Progressive Era.
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William U’Ren-
Impact of Women during the movement:
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Triangle Factory-
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WCTU-
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NAWSA’s (Susan B. Anthony and Carrie Chapman Catt) 3-pronged strategy-
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National Women’s Party’s (Lucy Burns and Alice Paul) strategy-
Theodore Roosevelt
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Approach to trusts-
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Legislative Accomplishments:
o Hepburn Act-
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Meat Inspection Act-
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Pure Food and Drug Act-
John Muir and Gifford Pinchot influence on government policies during
Progressive Era
William Taft
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Public disappoint in leadership-
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True ambition in public service-
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Notable events during administration:
o Trustbustingo
Mann-Elkins-
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16th Amendment-
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Gifford Pinchot-
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Importance of 1912 Election-
Woodrow Wilson
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Legislative Accomplishments:
o Underwood-Simmons-
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Federal Reserve System-
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Federal Trade Commission and Clayton Anti-trust- aimed to stop unfair mergers and
business practices—FTC is still used today to examine business takeovers to ensure competition is
still present in marketplace.
Race Relations
o What does Wilson do to make things worse?
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Ida Wells-Barnett focus-
What took focus away from the Progressive Era reform efforts?