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=**Chapter 21: The Rise of Progressivism**=

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**Main Ideas:**
 * 1) The growth of progressivism as a reaction to the problems caused by the rapid industrialization and urbanization of the United States in the late nineteenth century.
 * 2) The nature of the progressive impulse, particularly the optimistic vision shared by all progressives that an active government and human intervention could solve problems and create an efficient, ordered society.
 * 3) The desire of progressives to reduce the influence of party machines on politics and foster instead rule by "experts."
 * 4) The crusade-like nature of many progressive movements, including prohibition, immigration-restriction, and women's suffrage movements.

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Compare and contrast the Antebellum and Progressive reform movements. Be sure to address the social, political, and ecomic impact of each movement in your answer. Use the following documents and your knowledge of the periods 1830-1850 and 1880-1900. (Kaplan AP, p369, document analysis p386).=====

"How successful were progressive reforms during the period 1890 to 1915 with respect to TWO of the following? - Industrial conditions, - urban life, - politics. (2005 Form B FRQ4)