HIST 2057 Chapter : Feb 1 Outline
Document Summary
The progressive era (1890-1920: sparked by the depression of the 1880"s, a time of social activism and political innovation, compelling public issues forced profound changes in the role of gov"t and presidential leadership. Response by political parties and government: shape of politics , rough balance between dem0crats and republicans. Republicans are increasingly dominated by big business; tariff. Democrats more suspicious of government power, opposed to tariff. People who need credit want a lot of money in circulation. They want to bring together all of the reformers they can. Bringing together reformers and small farmers throughout country. Has a lot of female participation: central values, origins. Democracy: represent the people and the people need to take control of govt and have the govt operate on their behalf. Producer values: the people who should make the money are the workers who actually make the things being sold.
