City/ State Politics
City and State politics during the Progressive Era was just as diverse as the time period itself. Here, you can find excerpts from the political machine leader Boss Plunkitt as well as one of the most influential politicians in this arena, Robert LaFolette. Click on each image for a subsequent document exploring their lives.
Note: For those participating in the ECU Action Research Study, you are not required to analyze the speech excerpt attached to Robert LaFolette's image
Note: For those participating in the ECU Action Research Study, you are not required to analyze the speech excerpt attached to Robert LaFolette's image
George W. Plunkitt, Member of the New York State Legislature and Tammany Hall. Attached are two documents, one by muckraker Lincoln Steffens critiquing political machines, and one by Plunkitt critiquing Steffens. Click on the image above to read Plunkitt's perspective.
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Robert "Fighting Bob" LaFolette, Governor, then Senator, of Wisconsin during the Progressive Era. A renowned orator, a sample of one of his speeches is attached to his photo. Note: Not a part of the Action Research Study
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