industrialization and progressivism, 1877-1919
expansion and growth
|
|
Railroad Service Comes to Columbus Discussion Questions
Analyze the significance of railroads in Columbus. What was the economic impact of railroads? How did the physical appearance of the city change? How did the railroad contribute to the development of new industries? How does railroad development in Columbus mirror the effects of railroads nationwide? |
|
|
Rise of Union Station Discussion Question
How did the construction of the third Union Station reflect the goals of the City Beautiful Movement? |
immigration, industrialization, and progressivism
|
|
Flytown and Godman Guild Discussion Questions
Describe the development of the Flytown neighborhood. What theories explain how Flytown got its name? Where did Flytown’s residents come from? What “pull factors” led people to migrate to Flytown? What type of work was available to newly arriving immigrants in Flytown? Describe the living conditions. Explain the role of Godman Guild in the Flytown neighborhood. Why was it founded? What services did they provide to the community? What was the purpose of the camps? What does this tell us about perceptions of city life around the turn of the century? How does the work of Godman Guild illustrate major themes of the Progressive Era? |
|
|
The New Middle Class and Gilded Age Corruption Discussion Questions
How was Columbus starting to look and feel like a modern city? What new institutions emerged? What new industries and products were created? How did Columbus reflect the growth of the new middle class in the Industrial Era? What new forms of entertainment and leisure activities emerged? What was the impact of the streetcar? What forms of political corruption were present in Columbus? How did this corruption reflect broader patterns of corruption at the national level during the Gilded Age? What was the role of the media in addressing corruption? |
|
|
Industrialization and the Progressive Era Discussion Questions
Explain the development of the industrial section in the Weinland Park neighborhood. What factors led to this development? What businesses and industries were established? What developments in the University District reflect the importance of education in the Progressive Era and 1920s? How is the "college culture" of the 1920s described in the video? How and why does this change? |
|
|
Turn of the Century Columbus Discussion Questions
Discuss the growth of amusement parks and the rise of the new middle class. Why were amusement parks created by the streetcar companies? How did amusement parks reflect a transition away from the Victorian Era? |
|
|
Progressive Columbus: Social Gospel Discussion Questions
How did the Gladden House reflect the typical characteristics of the settlement house movement? Discuss the role of Washington Gladden and the social gospel. Why was the social gospel message especially compelling around the turn of the 20th century? What kinds of issues did Washington Gladden address in his Sunday evening sermons? How did Gladden’s messages reflect the major concerns of the Progressive Era? What actions did Washington Gladden take to improve city life? Describe the events of the Streetcar strike. How did the strike reflect changes in labor relations in the United States? |
|
|
Progressive Columbus: City Beautiful Movement Discussion Questions
What was the purpose of the 1908? How did the plan define Columbus? How did it challenge Columbus? What did the plan call for? How did Billy Ireland influence the transformation of Columbus? Why was the Art Museum established? What was the “crowning jewel” of the city? What message was this structure communicating? |
|
|
Progressive Columbus: Franklinton Flood Discussion Questions
What was the impact of the Franklinton flood? How did Gladden Community House respond to the flood? |