Mar 19, 2008

Progressive Era and the 1920's

Please complete the assigned readings for Monday, March 24th.
Click on this assignment title for the "Progressive Era" reading assignment.

1. “Progressive Era; 1901-1918” Define and evaluate the progressive era and the leaders of this era.

Complete the assignment(click on the title) to summarize the progressive movement and evaluate three presidents associated with the progressive era. The progressive movement is partly a response to the economic development and social developments of the late 1800’s. The progressives shared some of the concerns of the populists but were focused more broadly on social and cultural issues as well as economic issues that tended to dominate the populist agenda.

2. “The 1920’s” (Newman – blue book: chapter 23)
a) Answer all multiple choice questions, and
b) short answer questions 1-3 on page 488, and
c) source questions 1 -3 page 491
d. Choose two of these sources to research using Pageant. Create a detailed set of notes about the author or topic.

3. Extra credit: create a chart or diagram to illustrate industrial development 1876-1913.