American History Tellers The Progressive Era | The Crisis | 3
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May 21, 2025 Delve into the racial tensions of the Progressive Era, examining Teddy Roosevelt's controversial discharge of Black soldiers after the Brownsville shooting. Discover the formation of the NAACP in response to the Springfield race riots and the enduring fight against racial prejudice. Explore how segregation in schools impacted U.S.-Japan relations and the struggles for voting rights faced by marginalized communities. Uncover the complexities of women's rights and labor reform against the backdrop of evolving political landscapes.
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Brownsville Soldiers Discharged Without Evidence
- President Theodore Roosevelt dishonorably discharged 167 black soldiers accused without evidence in Brownsville, Texas.
- This decision sparked outrage among Black activists who felt betrayed by Roosevelt's actions.
Roosevelt's Contradictory Race Views
- Roosevelt admired black individuals but held racially hierarchical views that limited his civil rights efforts.
- His ambivalence revealed the limits of Progressive reform in addressing racial injustice.
San Francisco Japanese School Segregation Crisis
- San Francisco's decision to segregate Japanese students sparked a diplomatic crisis with Japan.
- Roosevelt negotiated the Gentleman's Agreement to limit Japanese immigration and avoid military conflict.