Populism, Progressivism and Imperialism Flashcards
What was industrialism like after 1800s?
8 changes
Fuelled by natural resources
Wealth through gold and silver
Attracted European Migrants
Strong government support
New technologies helped, increased business efficiency
Factories
Business empires
Changed how they worked: Agriculture ➡️ Machinery
What was populism?
An agrarian movement - left wing
Their aim was to dismantle the US and rebuild it
Why did populism become prominent?
Angry farmers -
There was a fall in crop prices as there was an increase in agricultural ground and trade from overseas.
Banks mortgaged properties and high payments.
Railroads: discriminatory rates
High tariff due to consumers feeling like they pay customer goods.
Loss of status - Jefferson’s idea of a nation of farmers was eroded by industrialisation.
What did the populists/farmers do?
Creation of the populist party - anti banks, rail roads, elites and gold standards.
National Grange of the Patrons 1867 - Lobbying, cooperatives.
Why did Populism fail?
Failed to win urban support
Lack of support meant they couldn’t win polls.
What was Progressivism: 1900-1917 ?
Involve with richer, high educated conservatives.
Aim was to improve the US rather than dismantling it
What was the Wisconsin Idea?
Belief that experts should improve city life.
Use state universities to promote change.
Who was Robert La Follette?
He changed income taxing, railroad/bank regulation, curbs on lobbying, limits on working hours.
Women populists:
James Addams
Julia Barnett - Rice
Carrie Nation
Addams - helped poor and children and industrial places. Helped immigrants
Barnet-Rice - Anti-noise pollution
Nation - anti-smoke pollution
Presidential Progressivism:
Theodore Roosevelt:
Expands scope of presidency
Congressional power to regulate
Conservation of natural resources
Imperialism - what happened?
Monroe Doctrine, signed 1823 The West was “won” Rebuilt the US navy Belief in American Ideas Expanding manifest destiny
