Industrialism & Reform
The Populists and the Progressives
The Industrial Age brought a higher standard of living to many Americans and helped bring about a “society of plenty’ that became the envy of the world. But this radical transformation of society was not without its costs. The wretched living conditions of the tenements, the abject poverty that plagued so many of the workers, the racial and ethnic prejudice and discrimination, and the staggering abuse of women and children in the workforce are all examples of that cost.
1. Students will compare and contrast the Populist and Progressive reform
2. Students will evaluate the impact of the Populist and Progressive
movements on American society.
3. Students will analyze the impact of the Populist and Progressive movements
on the role of women in American society.
1. Write a minimum 3 page typed paper on the following prompt.
To what extent did the economic, political, and social reforms of the Populist and
Progressive eras change the role of women in American society?
You must use a minimum of 4 primary sources with quotes from the documents, and 4 secondary sources to support your answer. A complete and correct bibliography must be included. The paper must be typed with a 12 point Times New Romanor Rockwell font. Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar are expected.
2 Create a power point on the history and accomplishments of the Populist and
Progressive movements in
to be presented to a group of non-Americans that carry a long held belief that America is an evil nation concerned only with the acquisition of wealth and the
power needed to exploit the environment and society to get it.
The Power Point must detail the beginnings of the movement, the struggles to
bring about reform, the important people and events that instituted the reforms,
and the accomplishments of these movements. All Power Points must have sound
and video with an accurate array of visuals to accentuate your points. Bibliography
of a minimum of 8 sources.
You may work with a partner on #1 or a group of 3 on #2. All work is due by Monday, February 2.
Here are some websites to aid you in your research. Please feel free to use other websites that will help you produce a project of quality that reflects your hard work, intelligence, and creativity.
THE PROGRESSIVE ERA, 1900 –1917
Describes and defines Progressivism, factors contributing to the movement,
distinctive characteristics of immigrants, reforms and an assessment of the
Details Progressivism, labor reforms and prominent national figures during the
Progressive Era in US.
http://pinzler.com/ushistory/timeline7.html Time line for US Constitution
Details Eleanor Roosevelt’s opinions, thoughts and actions on the Progressive
innovative workplace legislation as early as the 1860s. It also is important to note
that the Progressives emphasized workplace reform not during Robert
LaFollette's time as governor but during the administration of Gov. Francis
http://www.ncr.org.uk/NCRHistory/jhp.htm A brief description of John
Patterson the businessman.
http://ex.susd.org/jtroutman/progressive_era_vocabulary.htm Progressive Era
Thematic Timeline for the Progressive era
Government Regulation of Workers' Safety and Health, 1877-1917
ml#s110 Brief description on Industrialization and urbanization
On line resources for people and events of the Progressive Era.
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/historyonline/chron20.cfm Progressive Era
timeline – 20th Century
How Scholars have Interpreted the Populist Movement from ... Documents on the Populist Movement · Links to Other Populism Websites.