Progressivism: a reaction to the social effects of industrialisation (e.g. slums, low wage, increased crime) on ordinary people, and how the presidency were dealing with it.
Progressives were writers, thinkers and campaigners.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Republican President between 1901-09, who was progressivist.
Brought reforms in federal government
Prompted a miners strike
Promoted the ‘square deal’ – workers got equal rights.
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Progressive Party and Robert La Follette
Formed in 1912 after a split in the Republicanparty between President Taft and formerpresident Theodore Roosevelt.
La Follettte - lead the Progressive Party.
Campaigned for the rights of ordinary voters.
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Impact of Progressivism
üPublic intervention in running of society
üRaise awareness of poverty, injustice and health and safety
üShowed ways to help poor
ûDidn’t reduce power of big business
ûNo change in status of black workers
ûProgressives had little money and were under resourced – struggled to help poor.
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1912 Election
The Democrats won, with Wilson taking power.
However, the Progressives has a big impacton raising awareness of poor conditions, whichis why the Republicans, who supported bigbusiness went out of power, and theDemocrats, who supported the poorer, smallerbusiness won.
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