Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Homework 10/20/10

1.) Who were the "progressives"?
  • people wanting to change the effect industrialization had on American society at the time
  • "supported the assumption that gov't should ensure justice and well-being" (583)
  • had "deep faith" that mankind could create a better world
2.) What projects/changes did they champion?
  • the initiative - permitted voters to propose new laws
  • the referendum - enabled voters to except or reject a law
  • the recall - allowed voters to remove offending officials and judges before their terms expired
  • WE WANT EFFICIENCY!
  • they would reclaim gov't and replace the boss system with accountable managers
  • inspired all types of new reformers

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