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Progressive Era Reform and Policy Shifts in the 20th Century

Explore the impactful Progressive Era reform movements and evolving foreign policies in the early 20th century, addressing cultural, social, and political issues through historic events like trust-busting and the establishment of the Federal Reserve. Discover the era's focus on morality, scientific advancements, and government intervention to combat challenges such as poverty, corruption, and urbanization.

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Progressive Era Reform and Policy Shifts in the 20th Century

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  1. Populism Grange Farmer’s Alliance People’s Party Direct election of senators Free silver/”Cross of Gold” Government control of transportation/utilities Frank L. Baum and the Wonderful Wizard of Oz

  2. Progressive Era Reform and Foreign Policy Progressivism Defined --Science --Order --Morality --Middle Class --First of three 20th century reform movements

  3. Perceived Need for Reform --Immigration --Urbanization --Poverty, disorder, corruption

  4. Muckrakers

  5. Reform Priorities --Political and Economic Reform Cities States Regulation --Social Reform Health, Cleanliness, Nutrition, Children, Education Jane Addams, Settlement Houses Child Welfare Exhibit, 1911 U. S. Children’s Bureau “A right to childhood”

  6. The Cowboy and the MissionaryTheodore RooseveltWoodrow WilsonSquare Deal New FreedomPower Moral CertaintyTrust-busting Underwood Simmons TariffPure Food and Drugs Federal Reserve Act

  7. Foreign Policy --Manifest Destiny (continued) --American West --Latin America --Hawaii --Spanish American War --Filipino Insurrection --Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

  8. A World Safe for Democracy --Mexico --Caribbean (Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic) --Europe --The Great War --Fourteen Points --Versailles Treaty --League of Nations

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