Assignment
Introduction
With the increase in prosperity brought about by industrialization came a number of ills such as the exploitation of workers, including children. Unbridled capitalism and the pursuit of wealth, while also giving rise to the middle class, led to the greatest wealth disparity the country had ever seen at the expense of the working class, whose members found themselves working six or seven days a week up to 12 hours a day in horrible conditions, often not making enough to support themselves and their families. In response, a group of people emerged, the Progressives, who sought ways to make the lives of this wretched class better. Among the most prominent Progressives was President Theodore Roosevelt and his progressive sentiments are illustrated in his speech, Who is a Progressive?
Instructions
Review the speech at the following link:
• Who is a Progressive? Theodore Roosevelt, April 1912.
Construct the case study by responding to the following prompts:
• According to Roosevelt, what are the characteristics of a progressive?
• Explain what are the characteristics of those who are "anti-progressive" and what types of activities do they engage in?
• What are the goals of progressivism and what areas of society should be addressed?
• Analyze what progressive achievements does Roosevelt highlight in his speech?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.