Read this portrait of Ida Tarbell, a Progressive Era journalist known for her innovative methods of investigative journalism.

The rebirth of Japan after WWII is explained. There was land reform, political reform, democratization, and the establishment of trade unions, all introduced by the Supreme Command of Allied Power. The phenomenal growth of business was...

This companion to the PBS series surveys the career of the longest-serving president in U.S. history and leader through the Great Depression and World War II.

A lesson plan requiring student to analyze primary documents from the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876. Students interpret what these historical artifacts say "about the lives and values of Americans in 1876" among other things.

A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.

The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.

A lesson for examining governmental influences in everyday life. Students analyze a report focusing on a democracy reform effort and predict the impact of suggested reforms. They then strategize on ways to overcome a perceived obstacle...

Wikipedia provides information on the spoils system, a method of appointing officials to the U.S. government based on political connections.

This site from Victorian Context is an article that talks about the politics of reform in England. It gives information about how these politics effected the influence on the Victorian Literature. It is an informative article that goes...

Fordham University provides the text of a British petition given to the Parliament asking that radical reforms be made.

Resource provides an essay describing the African Americans changing of political support from Republican to Democrat in the 1930's. Includes exerpt from archived news article.

Progressive news source explores a little known portion of the No Child Left Behind Act which forces schools to give the military access to the names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information of their students, or face...

The people of Czechoslovakia reached a boiling point in 1989 with citizens clamoring for political economic, and social reforms. This article by the BBC portrays how demonstrations for such reforms ended with tragedy when the police...

From a chapter on "Imperial Reforms and Colonial Protests," this section describes the socio-political environment in the colonies in the early 1770s, explains the purpose of the Tea Act of 1773, and takes a look at the Coercive Acts.

A learning module on the Qin Dynasty of China. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will examine the policies of Emperor Shi...

This database provides a wealth of information on women's rights. Topics include civil rights, feminism, marriage, politics, violence against women, and social reform.

This article discusses the beginning of the protests in Syria during which the masses called for democratic reforms and the release of political prisoners. Links to related articles are featured. (March 15, 2011)

This extensive learning module examines the role of economic fluctuations in creating new demands on the government to design reforms and how the United States became a dominant military, political, cultural, and economic force in the...

An American clergyman and social reformer, born in Framingham, Massachusetts. Although scholarly and reserved, he preached two sermons in 1892 in which he attacked the political corruption of New York City government. Backed by the...

William Henry Steeves was deeply involved in political reform in New Brunswick and was considered a 'Father of Confederation'.

Samuel Jones Tilden (February 9, 1814 - August 4, 1886) was the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidency in the disputed election of 1876, the most controversial American election of the 19th century. A political reformer, he was a...

(1820-1906) American political reformer.

Samuel Jones Tilden (February 9, 1814 - August 4, 1886) was the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidency in the disputed election of 1876, the most controversial American election of the 19th century. A political reformer, he was a...

With the deadlock between Republicans and Democrats over Obamacare, the government had to shut down in 2013. This article explains the ramifications of this for the average American. (Published: October 1, 2013)