Social Studies, 26.02.2020 16:41 jonathanrgarcia

(a) Briefly explain ONE significant contribution of the philosophy of pragmatism to the Progressive movement.

(b) Briefly explain ONE significant contribution of either scientific management or regulatory commissions to the Progressive movement.

(c) Briefly explain ONE reason why the Progressives thought government needed to play a more active role in solving America's problems
(a) Pragmatism is an educational philosophy that says that education should be about life and growth. Booker T. Washington contributed to the philosophy of pragmatism by creating the Tuskegee Institute, which was founded as a school for Black students to further their education and enhance their lives. (b) Frederick Taylor created the scientific management system which made government more efficient by limiting the power of political machines. He believed that with the use of this system and the scientific method, productivity can be more productive.
(c) American's expected government to play a more active role in solving social problems. Progressives sought to use government to fight poverty and working conditions. For example, muckraker Upton Sinclair published "The Jungle" which exposed the filth of the meat industry. It was up to the government to step in and serve justice to the people.

Answers: 1

Show answers

Another question on Social Studies

Social Studies, 21.06.2019 21:20

Emily naturally blinks whenever her sister pretends she is going to poke her in the eye. her sister, a psychology major, then decides to have a little fun. she pairs the word “psychology” (neutral stimulus) with pretending to poke emily in the eye (unconditioned stimulus), which automatically makes emily blink (unconditioned response). soon, emily blinks as soon as she hears the word “psychology.” when emily blinks when hearing the word “psychology,” even when her sister does not pretend to poke her in the eye, the word “psychology’ is now the

Answers: 2

Answer

Social Studies, 22.06.2019 10:00

Which idea is central to democracy in the united states? everyone has an equal right to consumer goods. people should not compromise to settle differences. the minority has authority over the majority. freedom must be balanced with respect for the law.

Answers: 1

Answer

Social Studies, 22.06.2019 14:20

Identify the constitutional principle that is common in both this excerpt and federalist no. 51. based on the constitutional principle identified in part (a), explain how the perspective in this excerpt compares with the perspective in federalist no. 51. explain how the constitutional principle identified in part (a) is reflected in the constitution, including two examples to explain how it affects the u.s. political system

Answers: 3

Answer

Social Studies, 22.06.2019 15:00

On which area of the map would you most likely find people belonging to the kurdish ethnic group? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 sroy no pic i could't do it

Answers: 3

Answer

You know the right answer?

(a) Briefly explain ONE significant contribution of the philosophy of pragmatism to the Progressive...

Questions