MR.DROHAN'S Progressive Era Review

What was the "Progressive Era"?

• A period of economic decline in the U.S.

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

• A period of technological advancement in Europe

• A period of military expansion in Asia

What were some of the causes of Progressivism?

• High wages and excellent working conditions

• Low wages, poor working conditions, long hours

• Technological advancements and peace

• Economic prosperity and stability

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

• Immigration, industrialization, urbanization

• War, peace, prosperity

• Agriculture, mining, fishing

• Education, healthcare, technology

Where did Progressives come from?

• Only the upper class

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

• Only the working class

• Only political leaders

Who were the new immigrants often targets of?

• Educational institutions

• Party bosses and political machines

• Religious organizations

• Military recruiters

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

• Their political loyalty and allegiance

• Free labor

• Military service

• Educational achievements

Who was George Plunkitt?

• A famous inventor

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

• A renowned artist

• A military general

What is "Machine Politics"?

• A system of technological governance

• Patronage based exercise of power for personal gain

• A method of industrial production

• A type of political campaign

What are "Reforms"?

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

• A return to previous conditions

• A type of economic policy

• A form of artistic expression

What was the Interstate Commerce Committee (ICC)?

• A committee for international trade

• Founded 1877-monitor railroad shipping rates, largely a failure

• A group for agricultural development

• A political party