In the second half of (Unit V), we are introduced to the progressives.  As we have discovered, America was prospering like no nation before it, however this success had come with a great price.  Progressives sought to remake a better United States. And by the beginning of the twentieth century, progressives were calling attention to the exploitation of child labor, corruption in city governments, the horror of lynching, and the ruthless business practices employed by businessmen like John D. Rockefeller.

At the local level, many Progressives sought to suppress red-light districts, expand high schools, construct playgrounds, and replace corrupt urban political machines with more efficient system of municipal government. At the state level, Progressives enacted minimum wage laws for women workers, instituted industrial accident insurance, restricted child labor, and improved factory regulation.

At the national level, Congress passed laws establishing federal regulation of the meat-packing, drug, and railroad industries, and strengthened anti-trust laws. It also lowered the tariff, established federal control over the banking system, and enacted legislation to improve working condition.

Four constitutional amendments were adopted during the Progressive era, which authorized an income tax, provided for the direct election of senators, extended the vote to women, and prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages.

11/07

Western Crossroads Essay [(Unit IV) Assessment] due today

American Wealth discussion

Watch -- Gilded Age

Homework -- CN (Chapter 13 / Section 1)

11/08

Review -- (Chapter 13 / Section 1)

Lecture -- #4 The Progressives

Classwork -- Two Views

Homework -- CN (Chapter 13 / Section 2)

11/09

Review -- (Chapter 13 / Section 2)

Lecture -- #5 Progressive Presidents

Progressive in-class work

Homework -- CN (Chapter 13 / Section 3)

11/10

Review -- (Chapter 13 / Section 3)

Lecture -- #5 Continue Progressive Presidents

Watch -- The Progressives

Homework -- CN (Chapter 13 / Section 4)

11/11

Thank a Veteran today!

Review -- (Chapter 13 / Section 4)

Watch -- Al Smith

11/14

Unit V Exam Review

“Take Charge of Your Education!”

11/15

(Unit V) Exam (41 multiple choice questions, 3 short answer questions, and 1 essay)