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    to TWO of the following? Industrial conditions; urban life; politics.The late 19th century and early 20th century were marked by a period of reforms known as Progressivism. During this time‚ leaders of Progressive reforms aimed to improve American lives by instigating changes that would influence politics and urban lifestyles. Progressivism generally helped improve the everyday life and reduced corruption within the nations legislations. During the Progressive Era‚ President Theodore Roosevelt adapted

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    to preserve democracy‚ and to provide security to Americans‚ all principles that New Dealers championed as well. But the New Deal was not simply a continuation of Progressivism. In several important ways‚ the New Deal of Franklin Roosevelt set the United States on a course that diverged substantially from the vision of Progressivism. In particular‚ The New Deal accepted that the United States was a pluralist nation and moved away from the overbearing program of assimilation that had characterized

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    it to the progressive approach in Rowe v Electoral Commissioner (“Rowe”). For completeness‚ this paper will outline any other major branches of interpretation not examined in Cole and Rowe. Then‚ the discussion will focus on the reasons for progressivism as the preferred approach for interpreting the Constitution. Cole v Whitfield – Interpretative Method and Critique The High Court used originalism in its interpretation of section 92 in its judgement in Cole v Whitfield . Kirby defines originalism

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    The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race To science we owe dramatic changes in our smug self-image. Astronomy taught us that our earth isn’t the center of the universe but merely one of billions of heavenly bodies. From biology we learned that we weren’t specially created by God but evolved along with millions of other species. Now archaeology is demolishing another sacred belief: that human history over the past million years has been a long tale of progress. In particular‚ recent discoveries

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    reforms a. Direct Primary b. Initiative c. Referendum d. Recall 3. The Triangle fire‚ Triangle Shirtwaist Company E. Racism and Reform 1. Birth of a Nation 2. Booker T. Washington v. W.E.B. Du Bois‚ The Niagara Movement 3. The NAACP‚ 1909 VI. Progressivism and National Politics A. The Making of a Progressive President 1. Theodore Roosevelt a. Conservation b. Expansion of the power of the president 2. Regulating the Marketplace a. Sherman Anti-trust Act‚ 1890 b. Interstate Commerce

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    20th Century American History Progressive Era 2/9/2013 Kristie McBryde The Progressive Era‚ at its most progressive time in history. 1900-1918 The Progressive came from a long tradition of middle-class people with a strong sense of social duty to the poor. The social high-ups wherein blue-blooded‚ native stock was at the top and the poor along with the darker skinned were at the bottom‚ was accepted by the group. But enacted in their role as privileged members of society was a certain

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    with the most are essentialism and progressivism. Even though they are opposing philosophies‚ I see the importance of each and how they can be applied to the classroom under certain circumstances. The essentialist theory believes in bringing back higher educational standards‚ instilling morals and values‚ and focusing curriculum on training intellect through the “essentials” - language arts‚ mathematics‚ and writing. (Webb‚ et al.‚ 2010‚ p. 81)  The progressivism theory focuses on problem-solving

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    urban middle-class people. [pic] Among the political reforms sought by the progressives were an end to political parties‚ political conventions‚ and the Supreme Court’s right to judicial review of legislation. [pic] The states were progressivism first gained influences were Wisconsin‚ Oregon‚ and

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    Running Head: Philosophy Statement Personal Curriculum/Educational Philosophy Statement Abstract In this paper I have written regarding my educational philosophy. It answers the questions: Why I teach? Also indicating what personal philosophies I follow. How I teach? Which states the approach towards curriculum that I believe in. Lastly‚ What I teach? Which connects more to my personal belief in the classroom. Teaching is not for everyone but when you love

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    Three September 11 and Public Administration  Case – Catastrophe and Public Service by Cohen (handout)  Case - American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center in Stillman  Week Four Progressives‚ Politics and Pragmatism—  Lecture: Progressivism and Pragmatism‚ Two Philosophies that Shape American Public Administration  Readings Article on Pragmatism by Patricia Shields (handout)  One pager on pragmatism by Lisa Zanetti (handout)  Case - Who Brought Bernadine Healy Down? in Stillman

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