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Election of 1912, Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft
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Election of 1912, Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft

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How did the differing views of the candidates in the Election of 1912 influence the direction of American politics and government policies in the early 20th century? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the presidential election of 1912. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Punch political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Election of 1912 reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions Document #1 - Election of 1912 electoral map Document #2 - Wilson campaign poster analysis Document #3 - Taft/Roosevelt political cartoon poster analysis Document #4 - Roosevelt campaign poster Document #5 - Debs campaign poster Document #6 - Wilson campaign speech excerpt analysis Document #7 - Roosevelt campaign speech excerpt analysis Document #8 - Taft campaign speech speech excerpt analysis Document #9 - Debs campaign speech excerpt analysis Woodrow Wilson Election of 1912 POV with scaffolding questions William Howard Taft Election of 1912 POV with scaffolding questions Theodore Roosevelt Election of 1912 POV with scaffolding questions Eugene V. Debs Election of 1912 POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the election of 1912 impact the role of the federal government in American society during the early 20th century? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Election of 1908, William Howard Taft, William Jennings Bryan
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Election of 1908, William Howard Taft, William Jennings Bryan

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Why did the support of Theorodre Roosevelt play a crucial role in William Howard Taft’s victory in the 1908 presidential election? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the presidential election of 1908. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Puck political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Election of 1908 reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions Document #1 - Election of 1908 electoral map Document #2 - Taft campaign poster analysis Document #3 - Bryan campaign poster analysis Document #4 - Taft’s speech excerpt analysis Document #5 - Bryan’s speech excerpt analysis William Howard Taft Election of 1908 POV with scaffolding questions William Jennings Bryan Election of 1908 POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the results of the 1908 election influence the future direction of the Republican Party and the presidency in the years that followed? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Election of 1904, Theodore Roosevelt, Alton B. Parker
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Election of 1904, Theodore Roosevelt, Alton B. Parker

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Why did Theodore Roosevelt win in the 1904 election by such a large margin, and how did his policies during the campaign reflect the concerns of the American people at the time? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the presidential election of 1904. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - The Mysterious Stranger political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Election of 1904 reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions Document #1 - Election of 1904 electoral map Document #2 - Roosevelt campaign poster analysis Document #3 - Parker campaign poster analysis Document #4 - Roosevelt’s Square Deal speech excerpt analysis Theodore Roosevelt Election of 1904 POV with scaffolding questions Alton B. Parker Election of 1904 POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the outcome of the 1904 election impact the role of the federal government in regulating big business and shaping environmental policies in the United States? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Election of 1900, William McKinley, William Jennings Bryan
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Election of 1900, William McKinley, William Jennings Bryan

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Why was the election of 1900 significant in shaping America’s role as a world power and its economic policies? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the presidential election of 1900. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Puck political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Election of 1900 reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions Document #1 - Election of 1900 electoral map Document #2 - McKinley campaign poster analysis Document #3 - Bryan campaign poster analysis Document #4 - McKinley’s Republican nomination acceptance speech analysis William McKinley Election of 1900 POV with scaffolding questions William Jennings Bryan Election of 1900 POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the outcome of the election of 1900 impact the United States’ approach to foreign policy and economic growth in the early 20th century? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Anna Howard Shaw Point of View, Women's Rights, Progressive Era
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Anna Howard Shaw Point of View, Women's Rights, Progressive Era

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This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Anna Howard Shaw and the impact of suffragists during the Progressive Era and women’s rights movement. Students will analyze Shaw’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Anna Howard Shaw POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Point of View, Women's Rights, Progressive Era
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton Point of View, Women's Rights, Progressive Era

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This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the impact of suffragists during the Progressive Era and women’s rights movement. Students will analyze Stanton’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Elizabeth Cady Stanton POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Susan B. Anthony Point of View, Women's Rights, Progressive Era
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Susan B. Anthony Point of View, Women's Rights, Progressive Era

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This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Susan B. Anthony and the impact of suffragists during the Progressive Era and women’s rights movement. Students will analyze Anthony’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Susan B. Anthony POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Carrie Nation POV, Progressive Era
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Carrie Nation POV, Progressive Era

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This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Carrie Nation and the impact she had during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze Nation’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Carrie Nation POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
John Dewey POV, Progressive Era
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John Dewey POV, Progressive Era

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This activity explores and examines the background and impact of John Dewey and the impact he had during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze Dewey’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: John Dewey POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
George Washington Carver POV, Progressive Era
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George Washington Carver POV, Progressive Era

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This activity explores and examines the background and impact of George Washington Carver and the impact he had during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze Carver’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: George Washington Carver POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Alice Paul Point of View, Women's Rights, Progressive Era
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Alice Paul Point of View, Women's Rights, Progressive Era

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This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Alice Paul and the impact of suffragists during the Progressive Era and women’s rights movement. Students will analyze Paul’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Alice Paul POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Carrie Chapman Catt Point of View, Women's Rights, Progressive Era
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Carrie Chapman Catt Point of View, Women's Rights, Progressive Era

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This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Carrie Chapman Catt and the impact of suffragists during the Progressive Era and women’s rights movement. Students will analyze Catt’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Carrie Chapman Catt POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Tuskegee Institute, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, Progressive Era
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Tuskegee Institute, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, Progressive Era

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Why did Booker T. Washington and WEB DuBois have different strategies for advancing the rights of Black Americans during the Progressive Era, and how did their approaches impact the African American community? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the fight of African American leaders in the United States during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Booker T. Washington’s “Atlanta Compromise” speech analysis with scaffolding questions African American Leaders Fight Discrimination reading passage analysis with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Creating Historical Newspaper Headlines Activity with rubric for students Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did Booker T. Washington’s Atlanta Compromise speech and the founding of the Tuskegee Institute impact the opportunities and lives of Black Americans during the Progressive Era? Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Mutualistas, Barrios, Progressive Era Anti-Discrimination Movements
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Mutualistas, Barrios, Progressive Era Anti-Discrimination Movements

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Why was it important for various groups to form organizations to fight against discrimination during the Progressive Era, and how did their efforts contribute to the broader civil rights movements in the United States? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of anti-discrimination movements in the United States during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary source newspaper article analysis with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions: American Jewish Committee Anti-Defamation League Society of American Indians Mutualistas and Barrios Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the efforts of these organizations impact the fight against discrimination and shape future civil rights movements in the United States? Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
19th Amendment
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19th Amendment

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How did the efforts of suffragists lead to the passage of the 19th amendment, and what impact did this amendment have on American society? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Signing of the 19th Amendment primary source photo analysis 19th Amendment reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions 19th Amendment primary source text analysis Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the passage of the 19th amendment significant for American society, and how did it change the role of women in politics and society? Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Progressive Era Women's Rights Reforms, Women's Rights Movement, 19th Amendment
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Progressive Era Women's Rights Reforms, Women's Rights Movement, 19th Amendment

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How did the strategies and actions of different women’s suffrage leaders and organizations contribute to the eventual passage of the 19th amendment? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of women’s rights reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Women’s suffrage primary source photo analysis Rise of Women’s Rights Reforms during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Women’s Rights Reforms Perspective Poster Activity with student outline and rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the passage of the 19th amendment significant, and how did it impact American society and future movements for gender equality? Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Progressive Era Anti-Alcohol Reforms, Temperance Movement
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Progressive Era Anti-Alcohol Reforms, Temperance Movement

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Why did the Temperance Movement gain so much support during the Progressive Era, and how did it lead to the implementation of Prohibition in the United States? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of anti-alcohol reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Carrie Nation primary source quote analysis Anti-Alcohol Reforms during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Prohibition Role-Play Debate Activity Directions for students Debate Outline for students Role-Play Debate Biography Cards Prohibition Role-Play Debate Rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the implementation of Prohibition impact American society, and why did it eventually lead to the repeal of the 18th amendment? Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Progressive Era Education Reforms
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Progressive Era Education Reforms

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Why did education reformers during the Progressive Era believe it was important to implement compulsory education laws and how did these laws help address the issue of child labor? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of the education reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Child labor primary source photo analysis Education Reforms during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Education Reforms Poster Activity with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the education reforms of the Progressive Era, including the contribution of John Dewey, settlement houses, and compulsory education laws impact the lives of children and the development of the American education system? Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Progressive Era Political Reforms
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Progressive Era Political Reforms

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Why were the reforms of the Progressive Era important for improving the fairness and effectiveness of the U.S. government? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of the political reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - 17th amendment Progressive Era political cartoon analysis Political Reforms during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions 16th amendment primary source analysis 17th amendment primary source analysis Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the political reforms of the Progressive Era change the way the U.S. government operated and its relationship with its citizens? Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Progressive Era Reforms Overview
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Progressive Era Reforms Overview

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How did the reforms during the Progressive Era address the social, political, and economic challenges of the time, and what impact did these reforms have on American society? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of the political, economic and social reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Progressive Era political cartoon analysis Reforms and Projects during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Political Reforms Education Reforms Anti-Alcohol Reforms Labor Reforms Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why were the reforms of the Progressive Era significant in shaping modern American society, and how did they address the key issues of political corruption, education, alcohol consumption, and labor conditions? Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.