Chapter 28 Progressivism and the Republican Roosevelt (and some 29)
1. p. 656 Considering the quote by T. Roosevelt, (and other information regarding the
Square Deal – gathered from pp. 665-672) how might you summarize his definition of
government regulation in this domestic agenda? – please make this half a page at least
and be sure to discuss the “three C’s”..
2. p. 657-58 Cite the seven authors (and their works) mentioned, and then identify the
common theme that these authors seems to address. (Know what a muckraker is!)
3. p. 659: DBQ practice: Using at least three examples of direct factual evidence (SFI),
please analyze Lincoln Steffens’ excerpt from The Shame of the Cities.
4. p. 659-60 Political Progressivism: Who were the Progressives, and identify and
explain at least six political reforms that they achieved.
5. p. 661 Highlights to be summarized here include the Galveston (TX) Commission
system (and city-manager systems), Gov. LaFollette in Wisconsin, Hiram Johnson and
Charles Evans Hughes. A quick Wikipedia read might help completely identify each of
these (most should be summarized on LaFollette).
6. pp. 662-665: Please assess the role of women in the Progressive movement, and
identify progress made in both the Executive and Judicial branches. In your answer
please include the following: Jane Addams, Florence Kelley, Muller v. Oregon,
Lochner v. New York, Triangle Shirtwaist Co., and WCTU.
pp. 665-672, see question 1
7. p. 673 – What was the long term result of the Panic of 1907?
8. p. 675-77 Evaluate the Presidency of Taft in terms of foreign policy (Dollar
Diplomacy), Trust busting, and his influence on the 1912 election.
Chapter 29 p. 679-685: Wilsonian Progressivism
9. pp. 679-680 Wilson’s quote on p. 679 is called “The New Freedom.” Compare this
with Roosevelt’s New Nationalism.
10. p. 681 – Summarize the Election of 1912
11. pp. 682-84 Explain how Wilson attacked the “Triple Wall of Privilege,” please be
detailed and write at least seven to ten sentences.
12. p. 685 – Identify at least five pieces of legislation and their intent under “Wilsonian
Progressivism at High Tide,” and conclude on the extent of success on these efforts.