TOPIC 7.4
The Progressives
Thematic Focus Politics and Power (PCE)
Debates fostered by social and political groups about the role of government in
American social, political, and economic life shape government policy, institutions,
political parties, and the rights of citizens.
Unit 7: Learning Objective D
Compare the goals and effects of the Progressive reform movement.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
KC- 1
Some Progressive Era journalists attacked what they saw as political corruption, social injustice, and economic inequality, while reformers, often from the middle and upper classes and including many women, worked to effect social changes in cities and among immigrant populations.
KC- 2
The Progressives were divided over many issues. Some Progressives supported Southern segregation, while others ignored its presence. Some Progressives advocated expanding popular participation in government, while others called for greater reliance on
professional and technical experts to make government more efficient. Progressives also disagreed about immigration restriction.
KC- 3
On the national level, Progressives sought federal legislation that they believed would effectively regulate the economy, expand democracy, and generate moral reform. Progressive amendments to the Constitution dealt with issues such as prohibition and women’s suffrage.
THEMATIC FOCUS Geography and the Environment (GEO)
Geographic and environmental factors, including competition over and debates
about natural resources, shape the development of America and foster regional
diversity. The development of America impacts the environment and reshapes
geography, which leads to debates about environmental and geographic issues.
Unit 7: Learning Objective E
Compare attitudes toward the use of natural resources from 1890 to 1945.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
KC-7.1.II.C
Preservationists and conservationists both supported the establishment of national parks while advocating different government responses to the overuse of natural resources.
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Debates fostered by social and political groups about the role of government in
American social, political, and economic life shape government policy, institutions,
political parties, and the rights of citizens.
Unit 7: Learning Objective D
Compare the goals and effects of the Progressive reform movement.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
KC- 1
Some Progressive Era journalists attacked what they saw as political corruption, social injustice, and economic inequality, while reformers, often from the middle and upper classes and including many women, worked to effect social changes in cities and among immigrant populations.
KC- 2
The Progressives were divided over many issues. Some Progressives supported Southern segregation, while others ignored its presence. Some Progressives advocated expanding popular participation in government, while others called for greater reliance on
professional and technical experts to make government more efficient. Progressives also disagreed about immigration restriction.
KC- 3
On the national level, Progressives sought federal legislation that they believed would effectively regulate the economy, expand democracy, and generate moral reform. Progressive amendments to the Constitution dealt with issues such as prohibition and women’s suffrage.
THEMATIC FOCUS Geography and the Environment (GEO)
Geographic and environmental factors, including competition over and debates
about natural resources, shape the development of America and foster regional
diversity. The development of America impacts the environment and reshapes
geography, which leads to debates about environmental and geographic issues.
Unit 7: Learning Objective E
Compare attitudes toward the use of natural resources from 1890 to 1945.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
KC-7.1.II.C
Preservationists and conservationists both supported the establishment of national parks while advocating different government responses to the overuse of natural resources.
Details, Details, Details...
