History of the United States II / Unit 6 USH2 0761 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Wisconsin Idea
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The idea
As governor of Wisconsin from nineteen oh one to nineteen oh six, Robert La Follette hired experts to research and advise on legislation.
In practice
The first workers' compensation system, a minimum wage law, and a progressive tax.
Where people slip
La Follette, Fighting Bob, served as senator from nineteen oh six to nineteen twenty-five and ran for president in nineteen twenty-four.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
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