Progressive Era and World War I 1890 to 1920

Political, Economic and Social Issues

Local Level

State Level

National Level

Political Issues and Progressivism

Mayor/ City Manager Initiative, Referendum and Recall 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th Amendments, Meat

Inspection Act, Pure Food and Drug Act, Conservation

Economic Issues and Progressivism

Regulate Big Business Lower Tariffs Unfair Labor Practices Panama Canal

Social Issues and Progressivism

Improved working conditions Muckrakers Minimum wage, workmen’s compensation, an end

to child labor Role of Women Education Income Tax Revenues instead of High Tariffs…

bring $ to federal government No major changes for African Americans

World War I: The Great War

Long-range Causes of WWI

Imperialism Nationalism Entangling Alliances Militarism

Causes for U.S. Involvement

Sinking of the Lusitania Zimmerman Note

Propaganda

“Over There” 1917

Trench Warfare: Western Front

Red Baron: WWI Dogfights

12F-16 Dogfights

World War I Ends

Treaty of Versailles Wilson’s Fourteen

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