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The Progressive* Era(1890 – 1920)

*Progressive = looking to the future, making changes

The Progressive Era (1890-1920)

• An Era of CHANGE!!1. Population Growth2. Urbanization (rural urban)3. Industrialization4. Immigration5. Social Change• Women’s Rights (Suffrage)• Children’s rights (Labor vs. Education)

Note-Taking: Statistics

• RECORD: accurate numbers• RECORD: what the numbers mean

• USE SHORT FORMS:for example = ex.

immigration / immigrant = imm.grow / increase =

Numbers = #s

• ORGANIZE IDEAS

Geographic History of the U.S.

U.S. Regional Geography

U.S. Physical Geography(See extra handout)

The Great LakesThe Rocky Mountains

U.S. Physical GeographyThe East CoastThe West Coast

U.S. Physical GeographyThe Great Plains The Mississippi River

The Progressive Era (1890-1920)

• An Era of CHANGE!!1. Population Growth

What was the U.S. population in 1920?

A. 30 millionB. 40 millionC. 63 millionD. 106 million

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The Progressive Era (1890-1920)

• An Era of CHANGE!!1. Population Growth2. Urbanization

What did the number “9” represent?

A. The number of people who moved from rural to urban areas to find work.

B. The percentage of people who moved from the South to the North.

C. The percentage of Southerners who lived in urban areas in 1910.

D. The number of rural Southerners in 1910.

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The Progressive Era (1890-1920)

• An Era of CHANGE!!1. Population Growth2. Urbanization3. Industrialization

How many Americans owned cars in 1920?

A. 1 in 40B. 1 in 14

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The Progressive Era (1890-1920)

• An Era of CHANGE!!1. Population Growth2. Urbanization3. Industrialization4. Immigration

Which state had the highest percentage of immigrants in 1910?

A. CaliforniaB. IllinoisC. MichiganD. New York

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The Progressive Era (1890-1920)

• An Era of CHANGE!!1. Population Growth2. Urbanization3. Industrialization4. Immigration5. Social Change• Women’s Rights (Suffrage)

How many states allowed women to vote in 1910?

A. 4B. 11C. 15D. 19E. All of them

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The Progressive Era (1890-1920)

• An Era of CHANGE!!1. Population Growth2. Urbanization3. Industrialization4. Immigration5. Social Change• Women’s Rights (Suffrage)• Children’s rights (Labor vs. Education)

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Note-Taking• Now listen for the MAIN IDEAS.

(Positives and Negatives of Ind.)

• Record a few details about each main idea.

Industrialization - Positives

1. Job Creation:

2. Cheaper Goods:

3. National Surplus:

• Assembly Line = Efficient production!–Many cars per day–High wages for workers –8 hour workday–Weekend!

Industrialization – PositivesExample: Ford

A new market for cars!

Industrialization - Negatives

• Monopolies• Corruption• Dangerous working conditions• Child Labor• Pollution

People worked hard during the Progressive Era to fight these negatives!