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AMH2020: Digital Assignment 2: Industrial Reform, Progressivism, and Populism

Part 1: The New Metropolis

How did the rise of large cities shape American society and politics at the turn of the 20th century? Be specific. Think S-P-R-I-T-E and be complete. It is NOT enough to say “immigrants came and changed the city with their culture.” Be specific, give examples, etc.

New York City

Chicago

Philadelphia

Part 2: Machines and Government

What changes took place in corporate organization in the late 19th century, and how did these changes affect the nation’s (USA) economy? What about management styles?

What were some of the problems caused by industrialization and machines in big cities?

In what ways did reformers/progressives try to alleviate these problems?

Part 3: Populism/Progressivism: Suppose that you are a candidate running for office at the turn of the 20th century. You are running as a Populist and Progressive. Please write out the basic tenets of your introductory speech and the three main issues you believe should be addressed. Your speech should be somewhere between 500 and 1000 words. Keep in mind, you MUST speak as if you are at the beginning of the 20th century.

Part 4: Roosevelt and DuBois: Include the basic ideas and ideologies of President Theodore Roosevelt and American Thinker W. E. B. DuBois. Do not use full sentences. Instead, use bullet points!

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W.E.B. Du Bois

Theodore Roosevelt

W. E. B. DuBois

Part 5: Venn Diagram. Create a Venn Diagram in which you compare and contrast the ideas of W. E. B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington.