Unit+11+-+The+Progressive+Era+12-13

__Unit Overview__
toc During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, America industrialized at a mind-boggling pace. Along with this rapid expansion, however, came a litany of problems: political corruption, overcrowded cities, unsafe workplaces, and a lengthy list of others. During the early twentieth century, Americans fought back against the ills and "wrongs" caused by industrialization. Both private citizens and concerted government efforts at all levels sought to rectify these problems. This unit will explore what was done, what was not done, and how effective these efforts were.

__Essential Questions__

 * Who is best equipped to solve society's problems - the government, its individual citizens, civic organizations, a combination of these? Why?
 * Is muckraking an abuse of the First Amendment? Why or why not?
 * How effective were the Progressives in solving America's problems during this era?
 * Why were racial issues during the Progressive Era largely ignored?


 * Note:** Throughout the course of this unit, a number of students will be missing classes due to field trips, sporting events, and so forth. If you miss a class, you are responsible for talking to me about when and how to make up any work that you missed!

__Class #1 - Introduction to the Progressive Era (Block D - Friday, Jan. 25th, Block F - Monday, Jan. 28th)__
1. Relax! (Bear in mind, though, that there will be a substantial amount of reading coming up, so you may want to work ahead.)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Introduce the Progressive Era Task Force Project and assign roles. 2. Review the problems associated with cities. 3. FRQ Practice - Reviewing peer responses and scoring them
 * In-Class Activities: **

__Class #2 - Muckraking and the Fight for Equality (Block D - Tues., Jan. 29th, Block F - Wed., Jan. 30th)__
1. Read pg 702-707 in American Pageant. 2. Read the following primary documents:
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Discussion - What is muckraking? Would immigrants still have come to America if they knew what was waiting for them? 3. Small Group Discussion - Develop a "philosophy" for pushing for civil rights.
 * In-Class Activities: **

__Class #3 - Industrialization Rears Its Ugly Head (Thursday, Jan., 31st)__
1. Read the primary document packet, handed out in class. 2. Continue to work on your projects.
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Reading Packet Discussion 3. 5 Minute Essay (Topic will be on either Class #2 or Class #3) 4. Work time on projects
 * In-Class Activities: **

__Class #4 - The Progressive Presidents and Their Achievements (Monday, Feb. 4th)__
1. Read pg 708-725 and 728-734 in American Pageant. 2. Answer the following prompt in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: "Of the three 'progressive presidents', which one was the most successful in carrying out the vision and mission of the Progressive Era? Why?" Upload your responses to Turnitin.com 3. Review for your unit quiz.
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Reading Q&A 3. View "The Presidents" 4. Unit Quiz
 * In-Class Activities: **

__Class #5 - Project Work Time (Block D - Tues., Feb. 5th, Block F - Wed., Feb. 6th)__
1. Keep working on your project! 2. If choosing to do so, complete the Unit 11 - Practice FRQ
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Writer's Workshop - organizing the essay 3. Work time on projects
 * In-Class Activities: **

**__Class #6 - Unit Assessment #2 (Block D - Thurs., Feb. 7th, Block F - Fri., Feb. 8th)__**
1. Review for your FRQ. 2. Complete your Unit 11 Timeline and turn it in to Mr. Wood
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. FRQ - Worth 50 points 2. Read Teddy Roosevelt Imperialism Readings and answer the discussion questions - please email me your responses! 3. Work on projects.
 * In-Class Activities: **

__Unit Resources__
__Unit 11 Timeline Terms__ __ Unit 11 - Practice FRQ __

Immigration and Urbanization Quiz 1 Immigration and Urbanization Quiz 2

Progressive Era Quiz 1 Progressive Era Quiz 2 Progressive Era Quiz 3

[|Progressive Era Terms Quiz 1] Progressive Era Terms Quiz 2

[|Lecture Notes on the Progressive Era by Professor Schultz]