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The Gilded Age and the Progressives

The Gilded Age and the Progressives

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History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

SONIA TSILIS

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8 Slides • 3 Questions

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Replace this text with your body text.

​Duplicate this text as many times as you would like.

Language Objectives

Describe how corruption affected city governments.
Explain why the muckrackers were an important force for reform.

Content Objectives

Objectives - SWBAT

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Match

Match the key terms with the appropriate definition

muckracker

initiative

referendum

recall

progressive

journalist who exposes corruption

process by which citizens propose legislation

vote on a proposed law by the electorate

procedure to remove an elected official from office

movement advocating for social reform

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​Politics and City Governments

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​The Spoils System takedown

​President Rutherford B. Hayes

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​Politics and City Governments

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​The Pendleton Civil Service
Act (1883)

​President James Garfield

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​Politics and City Governments

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Multiple Choice

What is "corruption" in the government?

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Corruption refers to the transparency in government operations.
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Corruption is the process of improving government efficiency.
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Corruption in government is the abuse of power by officials for personal gain.
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Corruption is the honest management of public resources.

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Open Ended

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In your opinion, why was power so important for "Boss"Tweed?

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​Vocabulary for "Politics and City Governments"

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​Reforms and Regulations

​1887 - Interstate Commerce Commission

1890 - Sherman Antitrust Act

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