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1. Discuss the ways in which Progressivism expanded democracy and limited democracy. There are numerous ways that progressivism both expanded and limited democracy. Because of progressive reformers who reacted in a variety of contradictory ways to the idea of losing freedom, progressivism increased democracy. Through the resurgence of the women's suffrage movement, the use of political power to advance workers' rights, and initiatives to strengthen democratic government by weakening the influence of powerful city elites and giving regular citizens more influence over legislation, the era saw the expansion of political and economic freedom. Rapid population increase, rising industrial production, and the ongoing development of the consumer market all contributed to the Progressive Era's tremendous economic growth. The whole production of the economy increased by roughly 85% in the first ten years of the twentieth century. Progressives supported labor reforms like workers' compensation, minimum wage regulations, and the freedom to create unions. By enhancing the labor force's rights and working conditions, these developments increased democracy. Though some Progressives believed that popular democracy was inferior to professional knowledge, progressivism also had a negative impact on democracy. They supported measures that would have reduced the influence of the average citizen and increased the power of educated and technocratic elites, which may be perceived as restricting democracy. 2. Explain the new feminism and why the birth control movement was so radical. Women's emancipation was defined critically by the generation of women who introduced the term "feminism" to describe their demand for more freedom, unrestricted sexual expression, and reproductive choice. Margaret Sanger was one of the New Feminists who supported a woman's freedom to regulate her own body, especially when it came to reproduction. They challenged biased views of female roles and reproductive autonomy by advocating for access to contraception and, eventually, safe, and legal abortion. The movement also questioned cultural expectations of female sexuality and contraception. To provide women, the power to make knowledgeable decisions about their bodies, it aimed to destigmatize conversations about sexuality and contraception. For these reasons, the birth control movement was so radical. 3. Describe how the Native Americans were able to participate in the reform movement of the Progressive era, either to their advantage or disadvantage. The Progressive tendency was supported by numerous groups. The Society of American Indians was a reform group that was common at the time and was established in 1911. It gathered Indian intellectuals to encourage dialogue on Native Americans' difficulties in the hopes that raising awareness would be the first step toward redressing injustice. The group brought together Indians from various tribal backgrounds because many of the society's leaders had attended government- sponsored boarding schools for their education. It established an all-Indian public area free from white dominance. Progressive reformers aimed to increase Native American children's access to quality education. To deliver a more inclusive and culturally aware education, Native American teachers were hired, and Indian boarding schools were established. 4. What were the differences between Roosevelt's New Nationalism and Wilson's New Freedom?
Freedom Democrat New The political platform of Woodrow Wilson during his 1912 presidential campaign; Wilson aimed to modernize the financial system, reduce tariffs, and, by dismantling monopolies, offer small firms the opportunity to compete. The Progressive Party's New Nationalism platform, which also served as Theodore Roosevelt's campaign slogan during the 1912 election, placed a strong emphasis on government activity, including trust regulation, environmental protection, and the recall of state court rulings that had rendered progressive initiatives ineffective. While Wilson's New Freedom supported monopoly dissolution and a less intrusive role for government in the economy, Roosevelt's New Nationalism tended to promote more government intervention and social justice.
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