Debates fostered by social and political groups about the role of government in American social, political, and economic life shape government policy, institutions, political parties, and the rights of citizens.
Geographic and environmental factors, including competition over and debates about natural resources, shape the development of America and foster regional diversity. The development of American impacts the environment and reshapes geography, which leads to debates about environment and geographic issues.
KC 7.1.2.a Some Progressive Era journalists attacked what they saw as political corruption, social injustice, and economic inequality, while reformers, often from the middle and upper classes and including many women, worked to effect social changes in cities and among immigrant populations.
KC 7.1.2.b On the national level, Progressives sought federal legislation that they believed would effectively regulate the economy, expand democracy, and generate moral reform. Progressive amendments to the Constitution dealt with issues such as prohibition and woman suffrage.
KC 7.1.2.c Preservationists and conservationists both supported the establishment of national parks while advocating different government responses to the overuse of natural resources.
KC 7.1.2.d The Progressives were divided over many issues. Some Progressives supported Southern segregation, while others ignored its presence. Some Progressives advocated expanding popular participation in government, while others called for greater reliance on professional and technical experts to make government more efficient. Progressives also disagreed about immigration restriction.
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REQUIRED: Textbook: AMSCO, 4th edition.
Topic: Topic 7.4
Option: AMSCO, 3rd edition. Chapters 20-25
EXTENDED: Textbook: Brinkley, Alan. American History: Connecting with the Past
Topic: Chapters 19-25
Supplemental: PPT of chapter overview
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7.1.2.a
7.1.2.b
7.1.2.c
7.1.2.d
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SAQ Topic 48
SAQ Topic 49
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Topic 7.4
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