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Chapter 21: Progressive Reforms
"Progressive Movement"

Introduction
In this chapter you have read about the reform movement that swept across the country during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Honest and efficient government, voting rights for women, conservation, and fair business practices were only a few of the issues that progressive reformers pushed forward. One of the founders of the Progressive movement was Robert La Follette of Wisconsin. In this activity you will learn more about La Follette and how his willingness to fight for change earned him the nickname "Fightin' Bob."

Destination Title: Sustaining Wisconsin

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Directions
Start at the Sustaining Wisconsin home page.

  • Scroll your mouse over the heading "About" at the top of the screen.
  • In the drop-down menu that appears, scroll down and click on Fighting Bob LaFollette.

After you have read the article answer the questions below.

1.  What political offices did LaFollette hold during his life?


2.  What were some of the reforms first started in Wisconsin?


3.  What was the "Wisconsin Idea"?


4.  Why was this idea easy to implement in Wisconsin?


5.  Choose one area that progressives wanted to reform. Draw a political cartoon about this issue.









 
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