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Wikipedia: The Jungle
An encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on Upton Sinclair's landmark novel, "The Jungle," describing its importance and giving an outline of the plot.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Ida Tarbell
Read this portrait of Ida Tarbell, a Progressive Era journalist known for her innovative methods of investigative journalism.
US National Archives
Nara: American Originals: Meat Packing House Inspections
Check out this National Archives and Records Administration site for a short explanation of the term "muckraker," and for a quote by Sinclair, whose writings influenced the passage of the Meat Inspection Act in 1907.
Baertracks
Creative Quotations: Upton Sinclair
Read and think about what the great "muckraker" Upton Sinclair had to say about various topics. Also provides source information.
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Tsu: The Progressive Era and World War I
A comprehensive outline covering the major ideas, leaders, and actions of the Progressive Era and the transformation of the United States as a result of World War I.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Understanding Media: The Inside Story
This unit highlights the integral role that the media plays in American politics to communicate between the leaders and the public. Offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Politics of Reform
[Free Registration/Login Required] A great look at the Progressive Era, the issues dealt with at that time, and the legistlation passed to help alleviate social ills. Read about the great range of personalities and viewpoints that drove...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: The Progressive Era
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945: The Progressive Era. An overview of an Progressive Era is provided. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig by David G. Phillips
This is the full text of the novel The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig by David Graham Phillips; published in 1909 and represents the classical example of the muckraker tradition. The author depicts Washington's high society. The...
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America Dept. Of State: Outline of American Literature [Pdf]
This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Power: Taming the Octopus: The Boss and the Reformer
Political boss George Washington Plunkitt explains how big city politics work, and reformer Lincoln Steffens, in an excerpt from The Shame of the Cities, attacks the corruption Plunkitt represents.
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Polytechnic School: The Progressive Era
A great outline that highlights the important parts of the Progressive Era from those involved in reforms to the reform programs themselves. Not much detail, but good information.
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Schaffer Library of Drug Policy: The Pure Food and Drugs Act
Read about the passage of the bane of the snake oil salesmen, the Pure Food and Drugs Act.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt: Domestic Affairs
Read about the progressive legisltion supported by President Theodore Roosevelt in his attempt to balance business interests with the public good. Read about his actions concerning conservation, government regulations, and business-labor...
University of North Carolina
Documenting the American South: Thomas E. Watson: Georgia Populist Politician
This biography of Georgian Thomas Edward Watson includes information about his vice-presdential campaign with his running mate, William Jennings Bryan, and his progressive writings.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Age of Empire: The Progressive Era
The Progressive Era from the 1890s to the 1920s evolved as a response to the negative effects of industrialization. Reforms that emerged provided protections for workers and consumers and gave women voting rights. Backlash against the...
Library of Congress
Loc: Progressive Era to New Era, 1900 1929
This website defines and explores the Progressive Era and various aspects of American society during that period of history. It contains fairly simple text and several images.
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The Literature Network: Upton Sinclair
Biographical details on Upton Sinclair, noted American muckraker, social activist, essayist, and Pulitzer Prize winning author who wrote The Jungle (1906).
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Ida Tarbell House
Home of the muckraking journalist and author Ida Tarbell.
Social Security Administration
Social Security Online: Upton Sinclair
The Social Security Administration profiles the political career of author Upton Sinclair and his unsuccessful run as a progressive candidate for governor of California in 1934. He proposed a plan for California similar to what became...