MR.DROHAN'S Progressive Era Review

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What was the "Progressive Era"?

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A period of social activism and political reform in the U.S. from 1890's to 1920's

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What were some of the causes of Progressivism?

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Low wages, poor working conditions, long hours

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What three things had a profound effect on the social and economic outlook of America in the late 19th century?

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Immigration, industrialization, urbanization

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Where did Progressives come from?

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All walks of life, different classes, ethnicities, industrial workers, growing middle class

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Who were the new immigrants often targets of?

• Educational institutions
• Party bosses and political machines
• Religious organizations
• Military recruiters

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Party bosses and political machines

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What would the immigrants promise in exchange for help finding work and housing?

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Their political loyalty and allegiance

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Who was George Plunkitt?

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Political machine boss from NY, leader of the Tammany Hall group

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What is "Machine Politics"?

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Patronage based exercise of power for personal gain

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Reforms

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Changes in something, social, political or economic in order to improve it

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What was the Interstate Commerce Committee (ICC)?

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Founded 1877-monitor railroad shipping rates, largely a failure