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Inves&ga&ng the Progressive Era!
Historical Context: A staggering number of changes occurred in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries: railroads stretched from coast to coast, the American fron<er disappeared, immigra<on soared, ci<es swelled, and industry thrived. With these many changes came problems, and many people demanded that the government change with the <mes and solve these problems. During the Progressive Era, the government responded to this call. Some progressive changes resulted in more rights for American ci<zens, while others expanded the power of the federal government. Direc&ons: In this ac<vity, you will inves<gate some of these problems and learn how efforts by the Progressives helped to bring about resolu<ons. Using each document and the corresponding ques<ons, complete the chart shown on the next slide. Then use the informa<on from that chart to construct the essay explained at the end of the ac<vity. You will turn in your chart along with your essay at the end of the class period.
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Inves&ga&ng the Progressive Era Prior to beginning this assignment, please set-‐up your answer sheet as shown below.
1. What prac<ce did Roosevelt want Congress to make illegal? 2. Is the purpose of this ac<on to benefit ci<zens directly or give the federal
government more power?
1. Name two steps the government took during the Progressive Era to control unfair business prac<ces.
2. Is the purpose of this ac<on to benefit ci<zens directly or give the federal
government more power?
1. Which two companies were found guilty of breaking the Sherman An<trust Act? 2. Is the purpose of this ac<on to benefit ci<zens directly or give the federal
government more power?
1. According to this law, what are two reasons why it is important for the government to make sure meat products are healthy?
2. Is the purpose of this ac<on to benefit ci<zens directly or give the federal
government more power?
1. What power was given to the Federal government in the Sixteenth Amendment? Seventeenth Amendment?
2. Is the purpose of these laws to benefit ci<zens directly or give the federal
government more power?
Before the ra<fica<on of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, women were allowed to vote in several states. Here, women from New York vote for the first <me in 1917. 1. What right did women gain during the Progressive Era? 2. Is the purpose of this ac<on to benefit ci<zens directly or give the federal government
more power?
Document 8 – Women’s Suffrage in New York (1917)
Summarize! Write an 8 to 10-‐sentence paragraph that fulfills the requirements listed below. Your paragraph should have an introduc<on sentence with a li]le background informa<on on the Progressive Era. It should also have a conclusion sentence that explains this significance of this era to American history. This assignment is due at the end of the class period.
• Describe two changes that occurred during the Progressive Era that directly benefited American ci<zens.
• Describe two changes that occurred during the Progressive Era that increased the power of the Federal government.
• Be sure to include evidence from the documents to support your claims.
