HIST 1103 Lecture 11: Oklahoma- Progressvism
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Introduction: focus: reforms advocated and implemented during the progressive era, as illustrated by the oklahoma constitution, questions to think about b. i. In what ways did the oklahoma constitution reflect. The essence of progressivism: three interrelated themes a. i. Putting an end to abuses of power by putting government and politics in the hand of voters (the right kind of voters) a. ii. Replacing corrupt power with the power of reformed political and social institutions; a structural approach. a. iii. Application of principles of science and efficiency to create required reforms to assure the greatest benefit for the greatest number of people: the nature of progressive reform b. i. Public affairs to be directed by a responsible electorate b. ii. 1. Working class and work place reforms to ensure workers safely promote workers" (and employers") welfare. The oklahoma constitution as a progressive document a. The birth of a new kind of state a. ii. 1.
