PROGRESSIVISM

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PROGRESSIVISM

• A prelude to the New Deal Era
• September 22, 2004

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Outline

• Why is the Progressive Era important?
• What is Progressivism?
• Brief History
• 3 primary areas of reform
• Economic
• Structural and Political
• Social and Moral
• Conclusion

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Economic Reforms

• Laissez-faire
• Monopolies/Anti-trust
• Income Tax
• Railroads
• Consumer Protection

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Structural and Political Reforms

• Political Parties
• Direct mass democracy
• A New Administrative State
• End of the Spoils System

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Social and Moral Reforms

• Womens Suffrage
• Improved working conditions
• Education Reforms
• Moral Reforms
• Protestant Movement and prohibition
• Repressive Aspects