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Read Chapter 21 and write your responses to the questions below in outline format.
Some historians note that the Progressive Era presented three paradoxes (contradictions). These are:
The Progressives started as a grassroots movement, but left a legacy of a stronger presidency and greaten federal involvement in the economy and social welfare
The Progressives believed in social justice, but sometimes promoted social control
The Progressives called for greater democracy, but fostered elitism with emphasis on experts and efficiency
Explain three paradoxes of Progressivism, using specific historical examples of the underlined phrases
Some Terms:
A grassroots movement is one in which ordinary people try to change society for the better
Social justice is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities.
Social control here means the limitation of people's behavior and choices through law.
Democracy is the extension of voting rights

The french revolution began less than two decades after the american revolution. in many ways, the american experience was an inspiration for the citizens of france. but the people of the two countries had different situations and had different concerns, which influenced the way each revolution began, progressed, and ended. in this assignment you will write an essay that compares and contrasts the two revolutions. in your essay, include information on the economic, political, or social conditions that were present; events that took place as each revolution progressed; and the final outcome of each. did the people achieve their original goals? did their goals change? were they satisfied with the outcome or did conditions worsen? to begin, consider the characteristics of each country, such as the following: • the status of ordinary citizens before the revolution • the type of government in place • the ability of the citizens to participate in their governance • the people who stepped forward as leaders • the taxes, laws, or social structure in place at the time • the outcome of the revolution compared to its original goals