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Robert LaFollette, known as "Fighting Bob," was a key figure in American progressive politics from 1855 to 1925. Born in Primrose, Wisconsin, he graduated from U.W. Law School and served in various political roles, including U.S. Senator and Governor of Wisconsin. LaFollette championed progressive reforms such as the graduated income tax, workers' compensation, and civil service reform. He was a staunch advocate for women's suffrage and introduced the "Wisconsin Idea," promoting direct democracy. His legacy continues to influence social and political reform efforts today.

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  1. Please do me a huge favor: • Take your seat right away! • Get out notebook/unipac/notes page. • Turn off all electronics. • Be ready to get started! Thanks!

  2. Robert LaFollette1855-1925 “Fighting Bob”

  3. “Fighting Bob”

  4. LaFollette’s Resume • Born in Primrose, WI (1855) • U.W. Law School (1880) • House of Representatives (1885-1891) • Governor of WI (1901-1905) • U.S. Senator (1905-1925) • Presidential Candidate (1924)

  5. Belle Case LaFollette • Attended U.W. Madison • Initially became a Teacher • Went back for law degree • First female graduate of U.W. Madison Law School. • Led fight for Woman’s suffrage in Wisconsin – Nation.

  6. Robert LaFollette’s – “Wisconsin Idea”PROGRESSIVE REFORMS

  7. 1913 Taxable Income Rate $3,000-20,000 1% $20,000-50,000 2% $50,000-75,000 3% $75,000-100,000 4% $100,000-250,000 5% $250,000-500,000 6% $500,000+ 7% 2005 Taxable Income Rate $0-10,000 10% $10,000-35,050 15% $35,051-98,250 20% $98,251-159,100 28% $159,101-311,950 30% $311,950+ 35% Progressive Reforms • Graduated Income Tax – 16th Amendment

  8. Progressive Reforms • Workers Compensation

  9. Progressive Reforms • Government control of Railroads

  10. Progressive Reforms • Money for Education

  11. Progressive Reforms • Civil Service Reform

  12. Wisconsin Idea – Voting Reform

  13. Direct Primary – Election open to all voters in a political party

  14. Initiative – Lets voters introduce a law.

  15. Referendum – People vote for or against a proposed law

  16. Recall – Gives citizens the chance to remove elected officials

  17. Legacy of LaFollette • Opposed US entry into World War I

  18. Legacy of LaFollette • Opposed US entry into World War I • Third Party Candidate in the 1924 Presidential Election

  19. Makes a Run in 1912….

  20. Legacy of LaFollette • Opposed US entry into World War I • Third Party Candidate in the 1924 Presidential Election • Made Wisconsin a leader in social and political reform

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