Progressive+Textbook+Reading+Objectives

After reading this section of the textbook, you should be able to: 1. Discuss the origin, leadership, and goals of progressivism. (pg. 702-707) 2. Describe how the early progressive movement developed at the local and state level and spread to become a national movement. (pg. 708-710) 3. Describe the major role that women played in progressive social reform, and explain why progressivism meshed with many goals of the women’s movement. (pg. 710-712) 4. Tell how President Roosevelt began applying progressive principles to the national economy, including his attention to conservation and consumer protection. (pg. 712-722) 5. Explain why Taft’s polices offended progressives, including Roosevelt. (pg. 722-724) 6. Describe how Roosevelt led a progressive revolt against Taft that openly divided the Republican Party. (pg. 724-725) 7. Discuss the key issues of the pivotal 1912 election and the basic principles of Wilsonian progressivism. (pg. 728-731) 8. Describe how Wilson successfully reformed the “triple wall of privilege.” (pg. 731-734)

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