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The Reformist Impulse

This exploration of progressivism delves into its nature, origins, and impact on American society during the industrial era. It highlights the political corruption of Grantism, the challenges posed by immigration, and the economic consolidation that characterized the period. Key events like labor unrest, exemplified by the Haymarket and Pullman strikes, are discussed. The text also addresses the rise of populism, agriculture's transformation, and the role of muckrakers in reform movements. The progressive advancements under presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson are analyzed, emphasizing their lasting legacy.

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The Reformist Impulse

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  1. The Reformist Impulse What is the nature of progressivism? Describe origins, features and legacy.

  2. Industrial U.S.A & Conditions • Grantism and Political Corruption • Immigration: Bewildered Masses • Prejudice and Bigotry • Economic Consolidation • Labor Unrest: Haymarket, Pullman, etc • How The Other Half Lives: Jacob Riishttp://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAriis.htm

  3. Populist Insurgency & Conditions • Commercial Agriculture • Railroads, banks, nature and debt • Quest for parity: The Cooperatives • Patrons of Husbandry • Granger Laws in the Mid West • The New South: Sharecroppers & Tenants • The Lien System

  4. The Omaha Platform • Political Reforms: More Democracy • Railroad Nationalization • Postal Savings Banks • Government Sub-treasures • Weaver Candidacy • Populist Dilemma

  5. 1896 Election • Populism and Free Silver • Democrats Coop Program • Wm. J. Bryan: The Platte Orator • lfa.atu.edu/ssphil/ people/ssjw/us2/gildfarm.htm • Cross of Gold Speech • Defeat and Impact

  6. Progressive Movement • Role of the Muckrakers: Sinclair, Steffens, Tarbell, Norris, Wells, Older, and others • Multi-faceted organizations and goals • Agitation and Organizational Efforts • Dilemma: Reform and Prosperity? • Review of Agenda (see overlay).

  7. President Roosevelt • Historical Setting and Bio sketch • The Trust Buster: Tactics • Northern Securities and Anti Trust • National Forest System & Conservation • Legislative Initiatives • John Muir and TR • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Yosemite_area • The Square Deal Presidency

  8. 1912 Election • Taft Regency and TR’s Challenge • Fighting Bob La Follette • The Bull Moose Party: graduated income, workers’ comp., child labor, regulation • Woodrow Wilson and Democrats • Assault upon corporate consolidation • New Freedom Agenda: FTC, The Fed. Tariff Reform, Anti Trust

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