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Why were the reforms of the Progressive Era important for improving the fairness and effectiveness of the U.S. government? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of the political reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They'll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.
Included in this resource:
- Google drive resource
- Do Now - 17th amendment Progressive Era political cartoon analysis
- Political Reforms during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions
- 16th amendment primary source analysis
- 17th amendment primary source analysis
- Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the political reforms of the Progressive Era change the way the U.S. government operated and its relationship with its citizens?
- Answer key for teachers
★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you!
Looking for the hardcopy resource? Find it here!
©2024 A Social Studies Life
For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
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Description
Why were the reforms of the Progressive Era important for improving the fairness and effectiveness of the U.S. government? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of the political reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They'll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.
Included in this resource:
- Google drive resource
- Do Now - 17th amendment Progressive Era political cartoon analysis
- Political Reforms during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions
- 16th amendment primary source analysis
- 17th amendment primary source analysis
- Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the political reforms of the Progressive Era change the way the U.S. government operated and its relationship with its citizens?
- Answer key for teachers
★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you!
Looking for the hardcopy resource? Find it here!
©2024 A Social Studies Life
For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
