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The document discusses the goals and outcomes of the Progressive Era reform movements from the late 19th to early 20th centuries in the United States. It focuses on urban reforms, business regulations, antitrust laws, education reforms, and child labor laws. Theodore Roosevelt helped restore the presidency as a progressive reformer and promised a "square deal." His administration enforced antitrust laws and enacted regulations like the Pure Food and Drug Act to protect consumers. Woodrow Wilson later continued reforms through acts establishing the Federal Reserve, the Federal Trade Commission, regulating child labor and establishing the eight hour work day for railroads.
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This document discusses institutionalized racism in post-Reconstruction America. After the Civil War amendments granted citizenship and voting rights to African Americans, white supremacist groups like the Ku Klux Klan used violence and intimidation to strip these rights away. The Supreme Court upheld "separate but equal" policies like Jim Crow laws, legitimizing racial segregation and discrimination until 1954. Opposition arose from leaders like Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Ida B. Wells, but institutionalized racism remained entrenched.
Immigration
This document provides information about European immigration to the United States between 1865 and 1915. It discusses the types of immigrants, their living and working conditions, and the hardships they faced. Students will assume the role of a European immigrant and record journal entries describing their reasons for leaving their homeland, the journey to America, processing at Ellis Island, living conditions in ethnic enclaves in cities, and working conditions and treatment by native-born Americans.
Claims and evidence immigration
This document provides instruction on writing claims, evidence, and reasoning. It defines a claim as a statement that answers a question or states an opinion. Evidence is defined as facts that support a claim. Reasoning is a justification for how the evidence supports the claim using facts or data. An example is provided of a claim about harsh conditions faced by Chinese immigrants, supported by evidence of a riot targeting Chinese residents and reasoning about further discrimination through the Chinese Exclusion Act.
The creation of new governments
This document provides an overview of the creation of new governments following the American Revolution. It describes how the Articles of Confederation created a very weak national government with limited powers, leading to problems like financial troubles, inflation, and Shays' Rebellion. This convinced leaders that a stronger Constitution was needed to address problems facing the early United States. The new Constitution strengthened the national government by creating separate branches, allowing amendments, and giving powers like taxation and regulation of commerce.
Declaration of independence
The document discusses the Declaration of Independence and its relationship to Enlightenment ideas of natural rights and social contract. It provides context for the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence against King George III, including taxation without representation, imposition of troops, and deprivation of trial by jury. It also summarizes the preamble and conclusion of the Declaration of Independence which reference the need to dissolve political ties with a tyrant and assert the rights of self-government.
The korean war1
The Korean War began in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea, leading the United States to intervene on behalf of South Korea in order to contain the spread of communism. After initial setbacks, U.S. General MacArthur launched a surprise attack that pushed North Korean forces back to the border, but then advanced further north, which prompted China to enter the war in support of North Korea. The conflict ultimately ended in a stalemate along the original border between North and South Korea.
Cultural interactions
Cultural Interactions Notes discusses how contact between different cultures can result in both oppression and cultural exchanges. It analyzes the consequences of discrimination and conflict between cultures, as well as how cultural practices are exchanged between peoples. The document also examines how cultures have historically interacted through violent conflict, peaceful coexistence, assimilation and adoption of other cultures. It notes examples of both discrimination and cultural exchanges involving music in American history.
The grange movement and populism
The document summarizes the political and economic issues faced by farmers in the late 19th century that led to the rise of the Grange Movement and Populist party. Farmers struggled with falling crop prices, debt, railroad monopolies, and corruption in government which kept the gold standard and favored big business. They organized through the Grange Movement and formed the Populist Party to demand regulations of railroads, coinage of silver to raise prices, and government ownership of key industries.
Wwii With Learning Targets
The document summarizes America's entry into WWII from isolationism to involvement. It discusses how the U.S. initially wanted to remain isolated from the war but became increasingly involved through acts like cash and carry and lend lease. The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan in 1941 prompted the U.S. to declare war. The U.S. mobilized for war through efforts like enlistment, increased production, and utilization of women in the workforce. The document then outlines some significant battles of WWII and how the world changed as a result of the Allied victory.
WWII
The document summarizes America's entry into WWII from isolationism to involvement. It discusses how the U.S. initially wanted to remain isolated from the war but became increasingly involved through acts like cash and carry and lend lease. The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan in 1941 prompted the U.S. to declare war. The U.S. mobilized for war through efforts like enlistment, increased production, and utilizing more women and minorities in the workforce. The document then outlines some significant battles of WWII and how the world changed as a result of the Allied victory.
Federal Reserve
The document discusses the role of the Federal Reserve in regulating the money supply. It explains that the Federal Reserve was created to control inflation and recession by increasing or decreasing the money supply through monetary policy. The Federal Reserve uses tools like changing the discount rate and reserve requirements to encourage or discourage bank lending, which impacts the money supply and the overall economy. The goal is to maintain stable prices, full employment, and economic growth.
Postwar Prosperity
The document discusses several major domestic and cultural developments in the United States after World War II, including postwar prosperity, McCarthyism and the Red Scare, fears of nuclear war and communism, and the rise of rock and roll music. Truman and Eisenhower pursued various domestic policies aimed at full employment, aid to farmers, and affordable housing to sustain postwar prosperity. McCarthyism and the Red Scare led to suspicions of communism in politics and entertainment. Fears of nuclear war were heightened by development of the hydrogen bomb and civil defense drills. Rock and roll music emerged as a form of rebellion against social conformity exemplified by lyrics like Chuck Berry's "Roll Over Beethoven."
Immigration
The document provides background information on European immigration to the United States between 1865 and 1915. It discusses the push and pull factors that drove immigration, including economic difficulties and opportunities in Europe and America. It describes the journey across the Atlantic, the arrival and inspection process at Ellis Island, and the living and working conditions immigrants faced after settling in urban ethnic enclaves in the US. Students are instructed to take on the role of a European immigrant and blog about their experiences leaving their homeland, the transatlantic journey, arrival in America, and initial living and working conditions from their perspective.
Social Studies Skills And Methods
This document outlines skills and methods for evaluating the reliability and credibility of information sources in social studies. It discusses understanding propaganda and bias, analyzing source reliability, and determining credibility by considering the reputation of writers, agreement with other sources, recognition of stereotypes, accuracy and consistency, and circumstances of writing. Key factors for determining credibility include an author's qualifications, consistency with other sources, presence or absence of stereotyping, currency of information, and context surrounding the writing.
New Deal
The document outlines several New Deal agencies created by President Roosevelt to provide relief for the unemployed, reform unfair practices, and promote recovery from the Great Depression including the CCC, WPA, PWA, NRA, FDIC, AAA, NLRB, SEC, SSA, and TVA with each focusing on relief, reform or recovery through job creation projects, regulating markets and business practices, and establishing social programs.
Great Depression
The Great Depression of the 1930s was caused by a stock market crash in 1929 and subsequent bank failures and business closures that led to mass unemployment across the United States. Rural areas were especially hard hit, with families losing their farms and homes during the Dust Bowl droughts and dust storms that ravaged the plains. Millions were left homeless and unemployed, living in shanty towns, while minorities faced discrimination with African Americans and Mexican Americans disproportionately impacted.
1920s Skills And Methods
The document outlines skills and methods for analyzing sources from the 1920s. It defines primary and secondary sources, and explains that primary sources were created during the event while secondary sources discuss past events. It also discusses how to identify credible and reliable sources by looking at citations, references, consistency, and reputation. Additionally, it explains how historical circumstances can impact an author's perspective and purpose. Finally, it distinguishes between bias, which involves strong opinions not always backed by evidence, and facts, which can be proven with evidence to support statements of truth.
The War At Home W W I
The United States initially adopted a policy of neutrality in World War I. However, several factors led the U.S. to enter the war in 1917, including German attacks on American ships and the interception of the Zimmermann Telegram proposing a German-Mexican alliance against the U.S. American involvement had significant impacts at home, such as increased war production, rationing of food and materials, growth of unions, and greater roles for women. U.S. forces under General Pershing helped achieve an Allied victory in 1918 through fighting alongside French troops.
The Roaring Twenties!
The document discusses several key aspects of life in the United States during the 1920s, known as the "Roaring Twenties". It describes the period as one of economic prosperity after World War I. Republicans dominated politics during the decade. The middle class saw improved standards of living with higher wages and shorter work hours. Prohibition led to the rise of organized crime. Cultural changes included new technologies, fashion trends among flappers, and the Harlem Renaissance in African American arts. However, prejudices remained against immigrants and people of color.
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Progressive movement new standards
- 1. The Progressive Movement 10th Grade American History
- 2. Learning Targets *I can explain and analyze the ggooaallss aanndd oouuttccoommeess of the late 19th and early 20th century reform movements of Progressivism. *I can evaluate the significance of uurrbbaann rreeffoorrmmss,, bbuussiinneessss aanndd aannttiittrruusstt lleeggiissllaattiioonn, ppuubblliicc eedduuccaattiioonn, and the rreegguullaattiioonn ooff cchhiilldd llaabboorr.
- 3. Theodore Roosevelt and reforms Restored presidency as a republican progressive reformer. 1902 Created a bipartisan coalition of liberal reformers whose objective was to restrain the corporate monopoly and promote economic competition. Promise of a “square deal” Enforcement of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act – 1890-Illegal for an industry to control the entire production and distribution of goods.
- 4. Changes in Government Primary elections Initiative, referendum and recall 17th Amendment-Direct election of Senators Rooting out political bosses Elected officials for state and local governments Robert LaFollette, Charles Evans Hughes, Woodrow Wilson. Significant state reformers
- 5. 1904 Election Roosevelt promised to reform corporate flaws but not interfere with monetary policy or tariffs. – “Trust buster” Hepburn Act and Elkins Act (1906) Gave “teeth” to the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 Extended power over more industries Pure Food and Drug Act (1906) Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of bad food or fraudulent labeled food
- 6. Acts and Policies Cont. Meat Inspection Act (1906) Federal inspections in meat packing facilities. Anti-Trust policies Roosevelt ordered Justice department to bring indictments against 25 monopolies Department of Commerce and Labor Address concerns of business and labor
- 7. Social and Cultural Developments Progressive Reforms Series of reform causes designed to address specific social, economic, and political problems. Middle-class wanted to correct wrong-doings, moderate reformers. Honest government, economic regulation, environmental conservation, labor recognition, new political structures, end to child labor, prison reform, and many more!!! Some also called for gender and racial equality. Muckrakers Investigative journalists and authors. McClure's, Collier's , Cosmopolitan “The Shame of the Cities”-Steffens “History of the Standard Oil Company”-Tarbell
- 8. Politics 16th Amendment 1909-graduated income tax Mann-Elins Act Extended regulatory function of I.C.C. Over cable and wireless companies, and telephone and telegraph lines. Begin own court proceedings, and suspend questionable rates. Election of 1912 Most dramatic in American History!! Progressive Party (Bull Moose) Teddy Roosevelt- “New Nationalism” Called for Federal Trade Commission
- 9. Wilson and the Progressive Movement 1913: reduction of tariff, reform of banks and currency laws, improvements in anti-trust laws. Underwood-Simmons Tariff Act of 1913 Average rates reduced, included graduated income tax Federal Reserve Act of 1913 Stability in banking and currency supply Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 Strengthened Sherman Anti-trust Act Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 Prohibit unfair trade
- 10. New Nationalism Progressive Party dissolved after 1912 Federal Farm Loan Act of 1916 Farm mortgage loans at reasonable rates Child Labor Act of 1916 Regulated labor force Adamson Act of 1916 Mandated 8 hour work day-railroads Kerr-McGillicuddy Act of 1916 Workmen's comp
- 11. Social Issues Segregation in government agencies W.E.B. DuBois-founded NAACP William Trotter-led protest delegation to D.C. Wilson viewed as not sensitive to African American rights National American Woman Suffrage Association Wilson said suffrage should be controlled by states-later changes view and supports 19th. Immigration Wilson opposed immigration restrictions Vetoed literacy test (1917 overrode by Congress)