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Progressive Movement

  1. What was Henry Grady’s vision for the New South and how did he spread this message?
  1. Read the final metaphorical excerpt from Grady’s speech on the New South. Interpret this message and use text support to justify or further explain your thoughts.
  1. When were the International Cotton Expositions held in Atlanta, and what purpose did they serve?
  1. What do progressives believe? What 3 ways did they work to reform society?
  1. Upton Sinclair described the horrifying working conditions of Chicago’s meat packing plant. He was a muckraker. Define muckraker:

Give two other examples of topics muckrakers wrote about:

  1. Read the excerpt from The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. Describe the labor conditions of the worker.
  1. Describe 4 wayprisons were reformed in Georgia from 1897-1940s.
  1. Why did many northern investors locate mills in the South?
  1. Describe how mill owners would benefit from the “mill village” concept.
  1. Define:

Labor union—

Strike—

Sweatshop—

  1. Why weren’t labor unions supported in Georgia?
  1. How did Child Labor Laws improve conditions for children in the work force?
  1. What is the temperance movement?
  1. Define prohibition.
  1. Who was Carrie Nation and what made her unique?
  2. In 1919, the states ratified the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. What is it?
  1. In 1920, enough states (minus Georgia) ratified the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. What is it?
  2. Describe Rebecca Latimer Felton after watching the video.
  3. From what group did the Populist Party from and who did they support?
  4. Who was Tom Watsonand what was his original platform?
  1. What is does RFD stand for and what did it provide?
  1. How and why did Tom Watson’s platform change later in his career
  1. What is the county unit system?
  1. How did it effect voting?
  1. When and what brought it to an end?

Continuing Fight for Civil Rights

  1. Define civil rights and give some examples—
  1. What was the stated purpose for Jim Crow laws? What is the underlying purpose?
  1. Give some examples.
  1. What was the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Plessy v. Ferguson case?
  1. How would Alonzo Herndon be considered a role model for African American businessmen?
  2. List some of the accomplishments of Booker T. Washington.
  1. What did he believe would bring success to blacks?
  1. Who was W.E.B. Dubois? How did his views differ from Booker T. Washington?
  1. How did the Hopes make a difference in Georgia?
    John:

Lugenia:

  1. What laws were enacted to keep African Americans from voting?
  1. Define gerrymander.
  1. Name TWO causes of the Atlanta Race Riots.
  1. What was the result of the riots?
  1. What was the goal ofNAACP? (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)?
  1. Summarize the Trial of Leo Frank

Summary Chart of Eras and Movements
Movement Name / People / Purpose
Redemption
1872-1890
The New South
1874-1895
Progressive
1889-1919
Temperance
1873-1932
Women’s Suffrage
1848-1920
People’s Party Populist Party
1891-1919