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Chapter 13 – Progressivism
In this U.S. history worksheet, high schoolers read assigned textbook pages regarding Progressivsim and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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Hatchet Job
Students explore the difference between temperance and prohibition. After reading a story, students explore the difference between a vigilante action and a protest. They explore social and political factors that may cause social...
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Dress Reform in the 19th Century
Eleventh graders utilize the writings of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Timothy Shay Arthur, Elizabeth Smith Miller, Frances Hard and others to explore the dress reform movements of the mid to late 19th century.
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Abolition/Social Reform PowerPoint Presentations Lesson
Students, in groups, is choose a research topic from a list imbedded in this plan. They are given two class periods to collect and organize information on their topic and create a PowerPoint presentation to give to the class.
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The Roots of Prohibition: Examining the Effort to Prohibit Alcohol in America
Five segements from Ken Burns' documentary series Prohibition, easily accessed on the PBS website, are at the center of a terrific short unit on the roots of America's ambivalent relationship with alcohol. Engage your secondary...
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Susan B. Anthony Day
The history of women's suffrage and Susan B. Anthony are examined in this social studies lesson plan. Third and fourth graders participate in a simulation of a vote, develop slogans for women's suffrage, complete a KWL chart, write a...
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From The Great War To The Great Depression
Discover details about 1920's America. In this American history lesson, students read From the Great War to the Great Depression. Students then research famous Americans from the time period and present their findings to their classmates.
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Historical Scavenger Hunts
Middle schoolers investigate the impact of historical events. In this historical scavenger hunt lesson, students examine photographs of a local monument that zoom in on details. Middle schoolers record their impressions regarding the...
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Chapter 4 – Antebellum Counterculture and Society
In this Antebellum South worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages on the Antebellum counterculture and society and respond to 37 short answer questions.
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Workers in Factories During the Gilded Age
Seventh graders experience what life was like in the factories during the Gilded Age. They explore the reasons behind the move for work place reforms during the Progressive Era. Students discuss the factors that led to work place reforms.
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Women's Involvement In The Progressive Era
Young scholars participate in a lesson that is investigating the Progressive Era of history. They conduct research focusing on the role of women in era. The information provides the perspectives necessary to address the popular...
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Research Projects for Regional History
Young writers of any grade level research a historical topic of their choice about their local community. Using primary sources, they examine the historical significance of their area. They participate in activities such as going on a...
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Women's History Quiz
Explore the contributions that women have made throughout American history. Here are 10 questions that take learners through time, stopping to recognize various accomplishments women have made along the way. The online worksheet includes...
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Women's Rights and Reform
Students evaluate primary source documents. They assess the development of women's rights in the United States. They identify other rights beside suffrage that were important to famous women reformers.
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Susan B. Anthony, Activist
Students examine Susan B. Anthony's life and causes she worked for. In this Susan B. Anthony lesson, students work in groups to research the activist roles of Susan B. Anthony and decide if she was a philanthropist. Students look into...
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The Earth Around Us: Air, Water & Soil
Second graders explore erosion and find the factors effecting erosion of hillsides. In this erosion lesson, 2nd graders experiment by creating a hillside and simulating rain. Students discuss and record their results on...
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Susan B. Anthony: Rebel for the Cause
Students explore the suffragist, Susan B. Anthony, documents her life and era with photographs, illustrations, and interviews. It demonstates how this feminist leader simultaneously influenced events and was shaped by external forces.
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Finding Katahdin: An Online Exploration of Maine's Past
Students read the document " The Recent Tragedy at Harry Cole's Rum Saloon" and sing the song. They decide if the actions taken by Mrs. Jere Swett were proper.
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The Volstead Act and Related Prohibition Documents
Students listen to the 18th Amendment. After a discussion on Prohibition, the groups determine if it was a success or a failure and present their findings to the class. They view political cartoons of the day and analyze their meaning.
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Stand Up and Sing
Learners locate historical references in songs. They create music/lyrics to illustrate an historical topic.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Women and the Temperance Movement
This primary set uses photographs, letters, posters, and publications to explore women and the Temperance Movement. Includes teaching guide.
Other
Library Company of Philadelphia: Ardent Spirits: American Temperance Movement
An extensive exhibit of the origins of the temperance movement in the United States, dating from the seventeenth century.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Reforms to Human Health
From a chapter on "Antebellum Idealism and Reform Impulses," this section explains the different reforms aimed at improving the health of the human body and describes the various factions and concerns within the temperance movement.
Brown University
Brown University Library Center: Alcohol, Temperance, and Prohibition
Features a collection of digitized original items from the Brown University Library relating to "Alcohol, Temperance & Prohibition" searchable by keyword, title, creator, or publisher.