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The Progressives

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore American government reform. For this Progressive Era lesson, 11th graders read about the Era in their textbooks and in the provided handouts. Students then create group presentations and write essays on the role...
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Worksheet
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Mother Jones

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 8 essay and short answer questions about Mother Jones and her contributions to the Progressive Movement.
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Chapter 13 – Progressivism

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding Progressivsim and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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Why Progress?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider the impact of the Progressive Movement on America. In this Progressivism lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation on the topic. High schoolers then research "Progressive Thinkers" and create presentations...
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Progressivism: What's the Problem?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Progressive Era lesson, students examine the goals and accomplishments of the Populist Party.
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Progressivism

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Progressive Era lesson, students examine the concerns of American citizens during the era and compare them to...
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Prohibition Then; MADD Today

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine consumer traits. In this economics lesson, students examine the separate histories of Prohibition and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Middle schoolers participate in a classroom simulation to discover how the...
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Progressivism (2)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 12 multiple choice questions regarding the causes of the Progressive Movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Progressivism (5)

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 14 fill in the blank questions regarding the Progressive Movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Progressivism (6)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 15 fill in the blank questions regarding the Progressive Movement. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Progressivism (1)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions regarding the Progressive Movement. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Progressivism (3)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions regarding the Progressive Movement. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Focused Learning Lesson: American History

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders review the Progressive Movement and the Women's suffrage movement. They also review the changes from the end of World War I to the Great Depression.
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Unit Plan
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The Progressive Era

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore The Progressive Era, and discuss labor unions, coal mining, employee rights, and strikes. Unit of lessons all on one page.
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The Volstead Act and Related Prohibition Documents

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students listen to the 18th Amendment. After a discussion on Prohibition, the groups determine if it was a success or a failure and present their findings to the class. They view political cartoons of the day and analyze their meaning.
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Organizer
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Progressivism, the Square Deal, and Women's Rights

For Students 8th - 12th
In this 20th century U.S. history worksheet, students read articles about Progressivism, the Square Deal, and Women's rights. Students then respond to 35 graphic organizer and short answer questions regarding the articles.
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The History of Ethanol in America

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore and examine the production of biofuels from the 1850's to the present. Included in their research is Henry Ford, ethanol, World War I and prohibition. They explain the importance of grains and grasses for the...
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Progressive Test Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers fill in the blank and matching worksheets relay-style. They are told that first team to complete the relay recieves five points on their exam. Students are explained that there are five phases of the game, and they are not...
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Venn Diagram: Maine And the U.s.

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast major events in U.S. histroy using a Venn diagram. They focus on how the events affected their state and the country as a whole. Events expolred include World War I, the Great Depression, Prohibition, the...
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Hatchet Job

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore the difference between temperance and prohibition. After reading a story, students explore the difference between a vigilante action and a protest. They explore social and political factors that may cause social...
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The Great Migration Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read a narrative "The Great Migration." They answer specific questions that check for understanding of the text. They discuss reasons for migrating. They choose an African-American hero/athlete to research online. They share...
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: La Follet's Autobiography

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert La Follette, Progressive Wisconsin legislator, wrote his autobiography, focusing on his work for Progressive issues. Read the autobiography here on this Library of Congress site.
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Article
Columbia University

Cu: What Did the Direct Primary Do to Party Loyalty in Congress? [Pdf]

For Students 11th - 12th
This scholarly paper examines the relationship between the adoption of the direct primary and its effect on party loyalty in Congress. Because individual states adopted the direct primary before the 17th amendment was adopted, the...
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George Washington University

The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project: Alfred M. Landon (1887 1987)

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting biography of Alf Landon, who ran for president against Franklin Roosevelt in 1936 even though he agreed with most of Roosevelt's positions and actions to pull the country out of the Great Depression. Read about his...