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In 1916, suffragist protested by picketing 24-7 at the White House. They were arrested but gained publicity for their cause. More protests, including a hunger strike, gave even more attention.

Do you agree or disagree with the methods of the suffragists?

During the Gilded Age, city, state, and national governments were

in need of reform

The most significant state reformer was Wisconsin governor Robert La Follette

Wisconsin was the first state to create an income tax, form

industrial commissions, and adopt regulations

on big businessesWisconsin politicians

teamed with academic “experts” from the

University of Wisconsin to create state laws

Wisconsin was a model for other progressive

state reforms

States began regulating big businesses

States passed laws limiting the work hours for children and women

Referendum allows citizens vote to increase taxes for new programs

Significant changes were made in the rights given to voters

Initiatives allow citizens to bypass the state legislature by putting an

issue on a state ballot and voting to make it a law

Recalls allow citizens to vote to

remove an elected official

States began using direct primary elections to allow voters to choose party candidates

In 1913, the 17th Amendment was ratified allowing

citizens to directly elect their U.S.

Senators

There are 3 Presidents considered “Progressive”

Theodore Roosevelt

There are 3 Presidents considered “Progressive”

William Taft

There are 3 Presidents considered “Progressive”

Woodrow Wilson

Progressive Presidents Charts

• While viewing the Presidents video, write a brief description of the laws or major events during each president’s years in office.

• After the video, with a partner or by yourself, use the textbook or the internet to complete any events you did not hear from the video.

Video: History Channel Progressive Presidents