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Explain the significance of public education according to the Progressives.
Explain the significance of public education according to the Progressives.
Public education was viewed as a civilizing force by Progressives, a social mechanism for creating new, industrious Americans.
Who was Ida Tarbell and why was she considered unique during the Progressive era?
Who was Ida Tarbell and why was she considered unique during the Progressive era?
Ida Tarbell was a female national reporter and a groundbreaking investigative journalist, known as a 'muckraker'.
Who was Upton Sinclair and what was the impact of his novel 'The Jungle'?
Who was Upton Sinclair and what was the impact of his novel 'The Jungle'?
Upton Sinclair was a journalist who used writing to promote his social and political beliefs. His novel 'The Jungle' spurred the nation to support federal legislation to change the meat-packing industry, leading to the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906.
What were the major issues for all Progressive groups in terms of equal treatment?
What were the major issues for all Progressive groups in terms of equal treatment?
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How did reformers bring to light the plight of urban areas during the Progressive era?
How did reformers bring to light the plight of urban areas during the Progressive era?
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