Progressive Era Social Justice Issues

The video explores the Progressive Movement's impact on minorities, highlighting that it wasn't progressive for everyone. It discusses the racism and pseudo-science used to justify segregation laws. The video also covers the African-American reform movements, including the debate between Du Bois and Washington and the formation of the NAACP. Additionally, it addresses the struggles of other minority groups, such as Jewish, Mexican, Native, and Asian Americans, in fighting discrimination.

What was one of the main goals of the Progressive Movement as discussed in the introduction?

• To expand the US territory

• To promote industrialization

• To enhance the education system

• To improve the rights of minorities

How did many white Protestant progressives view minorities during the Progressive Era?

• As equals in society

• As superior in intelligence

• As needing to be Americanized and Christianized

• As leaders of the movement

What was the primary belief of W.E.B. Du Bois regarding African-American equality?

• Education was not important for equality

• African-Americans should accept segregation

• Immediate equality was necessary

• Equality should be achieved gradually

What was the main strategy of the NAACP in fighting discrimination?

• Lobbying politicians

• Organizing protests

• Using the courts to challenge unfair laws

• Boycotting businesses

What was the focus of the Urban League?

• Middle-class African-Americans

• Poor black workers

• Wealthy business owners

• Political leaders

What was the purpose of the Anti-Defamation League founded in 1913?

• To promote Jewish culture

• To convert Jews to Christianity

• To protect Jews against physical attacks

• To support Jewish businesses

What was the role of mutualistas for Mexican-Americans?

• To organize cultural festivals

• To offer loans and legal assistance

• To promote political campaigns

• To provide educational scholarships

What was the Society of American Indians' main focus?

• Protesting federal Indian policy

• Teaching Native American languages

• Promoting Native American art

• Building new reservations

Why were Asian-Americans fighting against laws during the Progressive Era?

• To gain voting rights

• To prevent land confiscation

• To promote cultural integration

• To establish trade agreements

What was a common perception of non-white immigrants in America during the Progressive Era?

• They were considered superior

• They were given equal opportunities

• They were seen as undesirable

• They were welcomed with open arms