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| REVIEW QUESTIONS | Answer these questions to demonstrate your understanding of the chapter’s main ideas. |
Reformers in the Progressive Era came from different backgrounds and represented several distinct interests. What were some of those backgrounds and interests? How did their goals differ?
How did the economic crisis of the 1890s shape American politics?
Compare the reform legislation passed during Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency with that of Wilson’s term. How were these goals and achievements shaped by the broader agenda of the party that held power (Republicans, in Roosevelt’s case, and Democrats, in Wilson’s)?
THEMATIC UNDERSTANDING Look at the events on the thematic timeline. Historians often call the decades from the 1880s to the 1910s the Progressive Era. Given the limitations and new problems that emerged during this time, as well as the achievements of progressive policymaking, do you think the name is warranted? What other names might we suggest for this era?