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Do Now. What does it mean to be progressive?. Moving forward; advancing. The progressive era 1868-1920 The second industrial revolution 1876-1900. Topics to be covered over the next two weeks:. THEME:
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Do Now What does it mean to be progressive? Moving forward; advancing.
The progressive era 1868-1920 The second industrial revolution 1876-1900
Topics to be covered over the next two weeks: THEME: This time period is all about change. Through elections and politics, the country is showing a trend toward morality. • Railroads and Big Business Booms: Who is running the monopolies? • Child Labor: Getting Worse Before it Gets Better • Organized Labor Grows • New Inventors and their Inventions • Women’s Suffrage: Know Your Rights • Immigration: A New Urban Culture Develops
Next, we are going to watch a clip of the upcoming events we will study. This time period is know as the PROGRESSIVE ERA. It gets its name because it was a major time of reform in our country. As you will see from this chapter, a lot of new developments are occurring which will bring forth a need for change. **As you watch the video, note the important business men and other significant changes.