Article outlines the sweeping social, economic, and environmental reforms imposed by President Theodore Roosevelt during the early 20th Centruy Progressive Era.

This is an overview of the gateway into the 20th Century in Nebraska and the Progressive Movement. Highlights on prohibition, suffrage, race, and more are included.

Article introduces era of political and social reform known as Progressivism, in late 19th through early 20th Centuries.

Read about the first two decades of the twentieth century, when Texans shared the optimism and confidence that permeated American society in the time period called the Progressive Era.

After analyzing primary and secondary resources about the child labor, the students should be able to draw conclusions about the need to reform child labor practices.

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.

This site discusses the birth of the Progressive movement came about when the ascension of Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency after the assassination of William McKinley and the new face of American politics that sought to reform...

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...

At this Wikipedia site, you can find out about the history and progress of education reform. Learn what Joseph Lancaster contributed to the field of educational reform, as well as other major figures, such as John Dewey and Horace Mann....

This site discusses how during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency, the Progressive movement gained momentum throughout the United States. Known for his "Square deal," and his role as a "Trustbuster", under Roosevelt's guidance Progressive...

An analysis on the political reform efforts in the country along with an evaluation on how much progress has been made. Egypt has been under a non-democratic system for many years now. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

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.

Explains the wide-sweeping social programs Franklin Roosevelt introduced after taking office in 1933, and traces the development of the New Deal from Roosevelt's proposals to Congress, the Supreme Court's nullification of many of the...

Check out this page for a good overview of some general goals of Progressives. Material is presented in outline form and identifies major Progressive issues and attitudes.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an overview of the Progressive Era covering unions, reformers, temperance, suffrage, Washington and DuBois, and Presidents.

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.

Check here to read the three amendments passed during the Progressive Era, the 16th, 17th, & 18th amendments. From the National Archives and Records Administration.

Read this overview of the Progressive Era to find out about the economic, political, and philosophical conditions of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that led to changes in working conditions, reforms in...

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).

Read about some of the grassroots movements at the heart of Progressivism, and the changes they were pushing for and what they accomplished. Discusses labor issues, including the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Also discusses...

Read about the variations between socialist, social democratic and labor parties across 18 countries in the early twentieth century. Taking an inside look at case studies, there was a political emergence of the bourgeoisie and an...

A biography of Progressive Cleveland mayor Tom Johnson, who fought for municipal reforms around the turn of the 19th century.

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

A brief outline of information about African Americans & reform during the Progressive Era. Links to more information on Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Marcus Garvey.