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Progressive Era Reforms: Wilson's Impact on America's Evolution

Explore Wilson's presidency and the reforms introduced, including the 18th Amendment, Clayton Antitrust Act, and Federal Reserve Act. Analyze their impact on society, economy, and politics. Reflect on Carrie Nation's support for Prohibition and the Temperance Movement.

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Progressive Era Reforms: Wilson's Impact on America's Evolution

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  1. When you first get in… • Add LO and DQ to pg. 139 LO • Identify new laws created during Wilson’s presidency • Translate 18th Amendment/Prohibition • Respond to literature (secondary source) DQ • How did the Clayton Antitrust Act & Federal Reserve Act help reform America? • How did the 18th Amendment reform society & how did Carrie Nation show her support for the new reform? Table of Contents: Pg. 138 Bio Poem 1/31/14 Pg. 139 Progressive President: Wilson 1/31/14

  2. What do you think is meant by this headline?

  3. Federal Reserve Act (1913) • Created modern banking system • Banks control money supply • Money is distributed where it is needed • Categorize Federal Reserve Act • Political, social, economic

  4. Clayton Antitrust Act (1914) • More restrictions on corporations • Officially legalized strikes

  5. Temperance Movement • people urged less use or no use of alcohol • Believed it caused many issues in society • Most members were from the Women’s Christian Temperance Union • What issue is this related to? • Social problems • Economic problems • Political problems

  6. 18th Amendment/Prohibition (1917)

  7. Carrie A. Nation- Reformer • Use the text to answer the questions provided

  8. Reflection Activity: Bio Poem • Create a Bio Poem for Carrie Nation using your knowledge from the reading and the question

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