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A President's Vision: Theodore Roosevelt
Through an engaging, interactive experience analyzing primary sources, invite your young historians to take a closer look at the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.
Curated OER
Reconstruction Word Search Puzzle
In this social studies activity, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
Curated OER
Coming to America: U.S. Immigration
Analyze primary source documents relating the conditions under with prompted American immigration. Learners will analyze information in order to create a six-panel pamphlet. Much of the lesson is not available but the key objectives are....
Curated OER
Social Studies Test B-Grade 5
For this grade 5 social studies test worksheet, 5th graders complete a 30 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 5 concepts.
Curated OER
The Great Debate Lesson Plan: Slavery in the U.S. Constitution
Students examine the U.S. Constitution to see what has been writte about slavery. Then, students, in groups, research the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to explore slavery compromises.
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Full Online Text of "Progress and Poverty"
Open this page for links to the full text of Henry George's "Progress and Poverty", which became popular during the American Progressive Era.
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Excerpt From "Progress and Poverty"
Take a look at this excerpt, published by the Henry George Institute, of George's "Progress and Poverty". Includes author's photo & other clip art.
US National Archives
Nara: Clinton: Eight Years of Peace, Progress and Prosperity
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)presents "Eight Years of Peace, Progress and Prosperity Report," the official assessment of the Clinton presidency and its accomplishments assembled by the Clinton-Gore staff.
US Department of State
American Life: Discontent and Reform
This article from the US Department of State, "USA History in Brief," reviews the reasons for and results of Progressivism in the early 20th century.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Origins of the Progressive Era
Given broad categories that describe the major goals of the progressive movement and general information about selected issues of the late 1800's/early 1900's, students will categorize the issues according to corresponding progressive...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: Environmental Preservation Progressive Era
This collection uses primary sources to environmental preservation in the Progressive Era.
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Bringing History Home: The Progressive Era
In this 4th grade unit, young scholars study how citizens and government of the early 20th century sought solutions to problems that accompanied immigration and industrialization. By focusing on child labor, factory working conditions...
Library of Congress
Loc: Music and u.s. Reform History: Stand Up and Sing
Throughout American history, popular music has reflected the mood and opinions of the times. By exploring sheet music, learners analyze issues related to industrialization and reform to answer the essential question, "How does society...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: The Progressives
Comprehensive teaching unit that explores the Progressive period in America and the reform movements that accompanied it. Contains video and text materials, web interactives, student oriented activities, and a timeline of key events from...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Us History: Political Machines and Progressive Reforms
Read and study the sources about political machines, corruption, and Progressive reforms. Then use the four sources and your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the questions.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Theodore Roosevelt: The Making of a Progressive Reformer
[Free Registration/Login Required] This essay on Theodore Roosevelt explains how he evolved into a leader who put forth and supported progressive ideas as president and later in life. Read about his political experience as a reformer...
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New Georgia Encyclopedia: Progressive Era
A good overview of the reforms that were instituted not only in Georgia, but in the entire country during the Progressive Era. Read a history of the beginnings of progressivism, the people involved, and a recounting of the various...
American Institutes for Research
Center on Response to Intervention: Progress Monitoring: Leadership Team Content
The purpose of this module is to help Leadership Teams undertake the support activities necessary to enable classroom teachers to develop and effectively use student progress monitoring data. The module provides guidance on bringing...
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...
US National Archives
Nara: Treasures of Congress: Progressive Reform: Speaker Cannon
Check out this National Archives site for an overview of Progressive political reform, highlighting a 1910 revolt against the Speaker of the House.
US National Archives
Nara: Treasures of Congress: Progressive Reform Votes for Women
Check out this wonderful interactive site from the National Archives and Records Administration, to learn about the women's suffrage movement during the Progressive Era. See photos and primary documents related to the topic (click to...
US National Archives
Nara: Treasures of Congress: Progressive Reform: Direct Election of Senators
Check out this amazing interactive site that shows you primary documents outlining the 17th amendment proposal (click on any document) for popular election of senators, provided by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
Digital History
Digital History: The Progressive Era
A good overview of the many social and economic changes that occurred in the United States in the early 20th century. There are hyperlinks to information about the many social reforms, the sad state of race relations at the time, and the...
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin History: The Progressive Era
Wisconsin was at the forefront of progressive legislation at the turn of the last century. Read about the leading progressive politician, Robert M. LaFollette, the reforms passed, and the ideas that spread to the rest of the country.