I. Origins of Progressivism

A. Local

B. State

C. National

II. Presidents

A. Roosevelt

B. Taft

C. Wilson

III. Legislation

IV. Women

A. NAWSA

B. Women's Party

V. World War I

VI. Effects of Progressive Era

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