EDCI 4635 Chapter : Lesson Two Progressive Era Unit
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Subject and grade level(s): 11th grade american history. Us. 1. 3 propose and defend a specific point of view on a contemporary or historical issue and provide supporting evidence to justify that position. Us. 2. 6 describe the challenges associated with immigration, urbanization, and rapid industrialization and evaluate the government"s response. Us. 2. 7 examine the social, political, and economic struggles of a growing labor force that resulted in the formation of labor unions and evaluate their attempts to improve working conditions. Us. 2. 8 identify the goals of progressivism; describe the influence of the muckrakers, political leaders, and intellectuals; and evaluate the movement"s successes and failures. Students will receive and interact with background information necessary to understand the. Students will construct a timeline of some important events during the progressive era. Handout with brief descriptions of progressive era events. Scroll paper (long paper used for a timeline)
