class notes unit 2 Flashcards
sets the tone for the rest of modern times in America. It married new ideas with action
Progressive era
most progressive of the presidents of this era, opens the door for change
Woodrow Wilson
attends to man’s needs without concern for Christianity
Social gospel
Goals of the progressive movement
) end abuses of power 2) prevent/avoid corruption of power 3) bureau of experts
successfully communicates the idea of evolution in scientific terms 1859
Darwinism
1st real special interest driven movement in American history, a model of political activism
Populist movement
less corrupt, more efficient, more responsive to the people
Progressive government
maiden voyage April 1912, built to be unsinkable, it was the very technology they were counting on that destroyed them
Titanic
1903-Ford Motor Company-wanted everyone to own a car, invents assembly line and model T
Henry Ford
Man gets wings-Wright Brothers-test the 1st fixed wing aircraft
1903
1st flight took place
Kitty Hawk, NC
- get measures put on the ballot by way of petition, get legislature to consider things
Initiative
put something before the people for final approval
Referendum
get government very responsive, vote people out early
Recall
running of the city left to specific commissions trained in that specific field. (government by professionals)
City commission plan