Chapter 17, section 1 critical thinking #3 & 4

#3
In what ways might Illinois, Wisconsin, and Oregon all be considered trailblazers in Progressive Reform?

Wisconson's Robert M. La Follete made a difference by not showing favor to big railroad companies. In fact he did just the opposite, he targeted them and made sure they were treated just like any other person or corporation. He taxed them the same as other businesses, set up a commission to regulate taxes, and forbade them from giving government officials free passes. William S. U'Ren of Oregon initiated the Australian Ballot, the initiative, the referendum, and the recall. The initiative and referendum gave citizens the power to create laws. Once citizens petitioned to place an initiative, the voters would accept or reject it by referendum. The recall stated that voters could remove public officials from office if enough voters wanted it, by having another election before the end of that officials term.

#4
This cartoon shows Carry Nation inside a saloon that she has attack. Do you think the cartoonist had a favorable or unfavorable opinion of this prohibitionist?

The cartoonist most likely had an unfavorable opinion of Carry Nation. The cartoon only shows the broken glass, plates, mirrors and pictures. It shows nothing of the liquor or the result of her prohibition. It would have a been a little more unbiased if the cartoonist had shown whether or not her actions had a positive or negative effect on the American Culture.