Discussion Questions #3 EC457/857 "Industrialism and the American Worker" by Melvyn Dubofsky

• 3. In chapter three Dubofsky discusses the period 1897-1914 as a time of reform. Discuss the following points about the Progressive Era:
• 3a. Provide a summary of the main points developed in chapter 3.
• 3b. Describe reform efforts that took place in the early 20th century.
• 3c. Describe what is meant by "welfare capitalism."
• 3d. What was "Taylorism" and why was it controversial.
• 3e. What was the NCF? Describe its relationship to the AFL.