Progressive+Era+Task+Force+Project

For this task, you will be divided into five groups and comprise of a "task force" which has been delegated with the task of cleaning up a certain area of society. As a "task force," you are not an official government organization, but can appeal to your government representatives for legal changes and financial assistance in supporting your projects. Keep in mind that for financial support, you can appeal to other civic organizations as well. In groups of approximately 3-4 students, you will need to:

1) Research your issue - what exactly is wrong in your particular area? (Be specific!) 2) Analyze what can be done about this problem. Are there things that cannot be fixed? If so, state why? 3) Develop a comprehensive plan to address these problems. Be sure that you are addressing the "root" of the problem, not just the symptom.

To do this, I want you to create an attractive page on this wiki which one during that time could have gone to in order to learn about the problem and then review your solutions to said problem. Your page should include graphics, pictures, etc., but no video or audio clips. You must incorporate at least two primary sources into your page and have a bibliography at the bottom of your page. Please note that for this year (2013) I will allow you to create a Keynote (or other presentation tool of your choice) and upload it to the wiki if you prefer to do that.

You will be assessed on the following criteria: Depth of research of the problem - 10 points Comprehensiveness of your solution - 10 points Neatness/Layout of your page - 5 points Grammatical accuracy, bibliography, use of primary sources - 5 points

I will be assigning your groups, however, your group will get to pick which topic you will address. The five "task forces" will address:

Sanitation Temperance Workers' Rights and Regulations Wages, Taxes, and Wealth Disparity Racial Tension and Immigration Issues

__**Block D** **Groups**__ Sanitation - Jacob, Andrew, Christine, Jackie Temperance - Eunice, Soyoon, Suzy, Chanel Workers' Rights and Regulations - Christina, Yaerin, Jenny, Daniella Wages, Taxes, and Wealth Disparity - Hyundo, John, Elliot, Terry Racial Tension and Immigration Issues - Jack, Sungwoo, Diana, Rachelle

__**Block F Groups**__ Sanitation - Chris, William, Colin Temperance - Shelley, Michelle, Kelly, and Sarah Workers' Rights and Regulations - Austin, Dean, Peter, and Habin Wages, Taxes, and Wealth Disparity - Scott, Philip, and Joseph Racial Tension and Immigration Issues - Erin, Alex, and Stephanie


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