Unit+3+-+The+Progressive+Era+11-12

__Unit Overview__
toc This unit will examine the efforts of both the US Government and individual citizens in "righting the wrongs" caused by industrialization, xenophobia, and a host of other issues, in an era best known as the Progressive Era. We will look at who the progressives were and what they stood for, in general. (It's important to note that the progressive were not, necessarily, one unified group of people but that progressives were part of both political parties at this time.) In particular, we will look at two major issues during this time period - child labor and women's suffrage - as case studies in looking at how various people dealt with the issues of the time period. Finally, we'll also tackle the issue of historical revisionism in looking at well known recent historian, Howard Zinn and discuss both the pros and cons to this recent trend in history.

__Essential Questions__

 * What were the causes of the issues that were Progressive Era? Why did it take place at this time, rather than any other point in history?
 * Who is best suited or best equipped to deal with the problems in society that the Progressive Era sought to solve - private citizens, the US Government, or some combination of the two? Why?
 * What are the legacies of the Progressive Era? How do we still see its effects today?
 * How was the Progressive Era both a success and a failure?
 * What are the pros and cons to historical revisionism?

__Important Deadlines__
Thursday, October 27th/Friday, October 28th - Progressive Era Newspaper Due

__Class #1 - Overview of the Progressive Era (Block D - Monday, Oct. 17th, Block E - Tuesday, Oct. 18th)__
1. Relax! You had your test last week and I was nice and did not assign any homework over the weekend! 2. Bring your textbook to class today. (I will be checking and taking a participation grade.)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Progressive Era Scavenger Hunt 3. Introduce the Progressive Era Newspaper Project (more on this during Class #2)
 * In-class Activities:**

__Class #2 - The Progressive Era and Historical Revisionism (Wed. Oct. 19th)__
1. Complete the reading by Howard Zinn (See the link below for more details.) 2. Begin to work on your Progressive Era Newspaper Project
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Finish Explanation of Progressive Newspaper Project 3. Discussion of Howard Zinn and the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
 * In-class Activities:**

Introduction to the Progressive Era
 * Resources for this class:**

__Class #3 - Child Labor and Its Reform (Monday, October 24th)__
1. Work on your Progressive Era Newspaper projects (You should be researching for your articles and starting to write rough drafts.)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Explain "initiatives" (This will help those of you who are writing an initiative for your newspaper.) 2. Introduction to Child Labor 3. Work on your newspaper tasks.
 * In-class Activities:**

__Class #4 - Work on Progressive Newspaper Project (Wednesday, October 26th)__
Today will be a work day dedicated to continuing your research on this project and working on articles.

__Class #5 - Work on Progressive Newspaper Project (Block D - Thurs., Oct. 27th, Block E - Fri., Oct. 28th)__
1. Keep working on your project!
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Work on projects 2. I will be handing out a reading packet introducing imperialism in the late nineteenth century. This needs to be read for class on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd. The forecast is mostly quizzy.
 * In-class Activities:**

__Class #6 - Newspaper D-Day and Peer Reviews (Monday, October 31st)__
1. Finish your newspaper project. Be sure to have the grading sheet filled out prior to class and bring a hard copy to class. Also, you should upload it here.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Peer Editing of Progressive Newspapers 3. Continue to work on the Imperialism Reading (handed out last class).
 * In-class Activities:**