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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Roosevelt's Reforms

For Students 9th - 10th
Article outlines the sweeping social, economic, and environmental reforms imposed by President Theodore Roosevelt during the early 20th Centruy Progressive Era.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The Progressive Era: Political Reforms

For Students 9th - 10th
Given information about political reforms of the Progressive Era, students will evaluate the impact of those reforms.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Election of 1912

For Students 5th - 8th
William Howard Taft was a disappointment to the progressive-minded Theodore Roosevelt. Read about how he tried to be the Republican Party candidate in 1912, and when that failed, he started a third party, the platform of which was filled...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Era of Expansion and Reform

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, a speech by Woodrow Wilson to Congress on April 8, 1913, gives a great review of how the United States transformed from from a rural country to an urban one. It includes a review of industrialization, new inventions,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Women Suffragettes Visit t.r.

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Library of Congress archives, open this site to view an early film of women suffragettes of New York visiting Roosevelt at Sagamore in 1917.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Passing the Torch

For Students 5th - 8th
See how William Howard Taft, Theodore Roosevelt's handpicked successor, qualifies as one of the progressive presidents, but infuriated progressives because of some of his policies.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Benjamin Harrison: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the vigorous foreign policy pursued by Benjamin Harrison during his four-year term as president. His decisive actions presaged Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" policy.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: Environmental Preservation Progressive Era

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to environmental preservation in the Progressive Era.