Progressives

=Unit 1: The Emergence of Modern America= =The Progressives=



Introduction: American attitudes toward Government
During the early 1900s, Americans vigorously debated the role and responsibilities of government. The debates they ignited continue to characterize our politics today. Take a look at some specific sections of the candidates convention speeches. What attitudes toward government are reflected in the speeches? Where do the candidate differ? Where are they the same?


 * [|Senator Barack Obama, Acceptance Speech at the Democratic National Convention](click on AMERICAN PROMISE)
 * [|Senator John McCain, Acceptance Speech at the Republican National Convention] (click on WHAT WE BELIEVE and CHANGING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT)

Causes of Progressivism
What kind of society is depicted in these photographs? Record your ideas as we scroll through the images. If you were a young, middle class woman living at the time, what issues and/or concerns might you have?

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What forces/factors/individuals account for the emergence of the progressive reform movement in 1900? Check back for our completed cause web.