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Questions For Class Discussion

Questions For Class Discussion
Chapter 28: Progressivism and the Republican Roosevelt, 1901 - 1912

  1. Why did the progressives believe that strong government action was the only way to tackle the social and economic problems of industrialization? How did this approach differ from traditional American emphasis on voluntary solutions to social problems?

  2. Why were women so critical to the successes of the progressive movement? Were there any weaknesses in their ideas and approaches to social reform?

  3. Why was Roosevelt such a popular progressive leader? In what ways did he sound like a more ardent reformer than he really was?

  4. To what extent was progressivism really a middle class reform effort that did not really reflect the interests or concerns of the poor and working classes it claimed to benefit? How did some of the progressive concern for conservation and environment reflect the perspectives of more affluent Americans?

  5. Did the progressive movement make any long lasting contributions to American society?
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