This information can also be found in the textbook if you're interested. Check on pages... I'm at home and I don't have a textbook with me so I'm not sure which pages this information can be found on. Well, I do but it is under the couch as part of an elaborate bunny-proofing effort.
The problems of the Gilded Age led to what we call the Progressive Era. The root word of progressive should suggest what this era was all about: progress in terms of improving the living conditions of the poor, rooting out corruption in the government, and making the big businesses that prospered during the Gilded Age be socially responsible.
There were many different kinds of efforts made by activists, politicians, and journalists during the Progressive Era. Trying to improve schools, clean up cities, create reform through law, expose corruption and labor abuse through national magazines (these journalists were often called muckrakers), set standards for food and medicine production, promoting the right to vote for women... the list goes on and on. Each of these efforts was seen by many, but not all, as a way of making our society stronger and better.
Below is a list of Progressive figures. Each one has been linked to a Wikipedia article for your convenience. For this Learning Target you will choose options from this list and complete a task that demonstrates Basic, Proficient, or Advanced Mastery.
The problems of the Gilded Age led to what we call the Progressive Era. The root word of progressive should suggest what this era was all about: progress in terms of improving the living conditions of the poor, rooting out corruption in the government, and making the big businesses that prospered during the Gilded Age be socially responsible.
There were many different kinds of efforts made by activists, politicians, and journalists during the Progressive Era. Trying to improve schools, clean up cities, create reform through law, expose corruption and labor abuse through national magazines (these journalists were often called muckrakers), set standards for food and medicine production, promoting the right to vote for women... the list goes on and on. Each of these efforts was seen by many, but not all, as a way of making our society stronger and better.
Below is a list of Progressive figures. Each one has been linked to a Wikipedia article for your convenience. For this Learning Target you will choose options from this list and complete a task that demonstrates Basic, Proficient, or Advanced Mastery.
This video discusses the Progressive Era. Watch it if you'd like to learn more about the Progressive Era:
- Research one of the listed Progressive figures. Explain the problems they tackled, and the solutions they pursued or that eventually developed.
- Research one of the listed Progressive figures. Explain the problems they tackled, solutions they pursued or that eventually developed, and make connections to modern day issues.
- Watch the "Crash Course" video posted above. Takes notes on the problems tackled during the Progressive Era and solutions that were pursued or eventually developed.
- Research more than one of the listed Progressive figures. Explain the problems they tackled, solutions they pursued or that eventually developed, and make connections to modern day issues.
Any of the following resources can help you develop your mastery of this Learning Target and assist you in demonstrating that mastery. Share any excellent resources that you find for the benefit of all learners!
"The Socialist Challenge" from A People's History of the United States
Always remember there are plenty of books in the class library as well!
"The Socialist Challenge" from A People's History of the United States
- Source: History Is A Weapon
- I can't provide each of you with a physical copy of this great book but I can show you where to find it online. Howard Zinn is the historian I most respect and this book got me thinking critically about history in ways none of my teachers really had.
Always remember there are plenty of books in the class library as well!