How did the development of ragtime and early jazz music during the Progressive Era reflect and influence American society and culture? This lesson and activity examines the development and impact of ragtime and early jazz music in the United States during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - "Paris has has “Ragtime Wild” 1900 primary source document and scaffolding questions Ragtime and Early Jazz reading passage with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Scott Joplin POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did ragtime and early jazz music have such a significant impact on American culture during the Progressive era, and how did they help shape future music genres? Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did vaudeville, circuses, and theatre reflect the social and economic changes of the Progressive Era? This lesson and activity examines the impact of entertainment such as vaudeville, the circus, and the theatre during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Barnum and Bailey’s circus 1912 primary source document and scaffolding questions “Vaudeville, Circuses, and Theatre” reading passage and scaffolding questions Progressive Era Entertainment Poster Project with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the emergence of vaudeville, circuses, and theatre during the Progressive Era influence the cultural and social landscape of the time period? Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did the development of public transportation systems, like cable cars and electric trolleys, play a crucial role in the growth and expansion of cities during the urbanization era from 1850 to 1917? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of urbanization, or the growth of cities. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary source photo analysis “Life in the City” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Frederick Law Olmsted POV with analysis questions Elisha Otis POV with analysis questions Tenement housing resident POV with analysis questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the innovations and changes during the urbanization era transform city life and improve living conditions for urban residents? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did the Statue of Liberty come to symbolize hope and freedom for immigrants arriving in America? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of Ellis Island, Angel Island, and the Statue of Liberty. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary source photo analysis “Coming to America” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions “New Colossus” primary source document with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the experiences at Ellis Island and Angel Island shape the lives of immigrants and influence American society? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did the philanthropy of the robber barons during the Gilded Age impact the development of public institutions in America? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the robber barons and philanthropists of the Gilded Age. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Robber Barons quote primary source analysis Robber Barons, Philanthropists and the Sherman Antitrust Act reading passage with scaffolding questions “The Gospel of Wealth” analysis with questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the actions of the robber barons during the Gilded Age lead to the creation of the Sherman Antitrust Act? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did the U.S. government create the Sherman Antitrust Act, and how does it help maintain fair competition in the marketplace? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Sherman Antitrust Act. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Sherman Antitrust Act primary source quote analysis Understanding the Sherman Antitrust Act reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions The Sherman Antitrust Act primary source analysis with questions John Sherman POV John D. Rockefeller POV Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How has the Sherman Antitrust Act impacted American businesses and consumers since its enactment in 1890? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did industries during the Gilded Age and early 20th century choose to employ children and women, and how did this affect the movement for labor reforms? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of laborers, women, and children during the Technological Revolution and the Gilded Age. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary source photo analysis “Life in Factories” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Child Labor photo analysis with scaffolding questions Child Laborer POV with scaffolding questions Women Laborer POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the working conditions during the Second Industrial Revolution influence the health and social lives of workers, and why did this lead to labor reforms? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! 2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did corporations during the Gilded Age change the American economy and the lives of ordinary people? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of corporations during the Gilded Age. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Standard Oil advertisement primary source photo analysis with questions Rise of Corporations during the Gilded Age reading passage with scaffolding questions Understanding Business Terms vocabulary activities Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why are corporations considered a powerful influence on both the economy and society, especially during the Gilded Age? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did the business practices of industrialists like John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and J.P. Morgan lead to the creation of antitrust laws in the United States? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the creation of monopolies by Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Morgan. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Rockefeller Puck magazine primary source cartoon analysis Titans of American Industry reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions The “Monster” Monopoly political cartoon analysis with questions Horizontal and Vertical Integration graphic analysis and questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the monopolies and trusts established by industrialists like Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Morgan impact American society and economy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did the Dawes Act aim to change Native American societies, and why was this approach believed to be beneficial by its supporters? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Dawes Act of 1887. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - 1911 primary source advertisement primary source with scaffolding questions The Dawes Act reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions The Dawes Act primary source excerpt with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Dawes Act impact the traditional land use and social structures of Native American tribes? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did Chief Joseph and Geronimo’s leadership and resistance efforts impact the history and perceptions of Native American struggles in the United States? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of Geronimo and Chief Joseph. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary source quote analysis with questions Resistance Leaders reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Geronimo POV with scaffolding questions Chief Joseph POV with scaffolding questions Spotlight On: Geronimo Spotlight On: Chief Joseph Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How do the stories of Chief Joseph and Geronimo’s resistance efforts continue to influence our understanding of American history and the treatment of Native American peoples? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did Ulysses S. Grant’s policies and actions during his presidency influence the course and outcomes of the Reconstruction era, particularly in terms of civil rights and national reunification? This lesson and activity examines President Grant’s policies during his presidency and the Reconstruction era. Students will analyze primary source documents including Grant’s first inaugural address and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - President Grant’s first inaugural address primary source document with scaffolding questions Ulysses S. Grant and the Reconstruction Era reading passage with scaffolding questions graphic organizer Ulysses S. Grant on Reconstruction perspective/point of view and questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was Ulysses S. Grant’s approach to the Reconstruction era significant in shaping the post-Civil War United States, and how did his strategies and policies contribute to the goals of national unity and civil rights advancement? Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2023 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision shape the course of racial segregation laws in the United States? This lesson and activity examines the circumstances surrounding the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court case decision and its impact. Students will analyze documents and perspectives and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final application question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Timeline leading up the Plessy v. Ferguson decision and corresponding scaffolding questions Plessy v. Ferguson 1896 reading passage with corresponding scaffolding questions Spotlight on: Homer Plessy document with scaffolding questions graphic organizer Justice Brown on Plessy v. Ferguson majority opinion perspective and questions Justice Harlan on Plessy v. Ferguson dissenting opinion perspective and questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the Plessy v. Ferguson decision significant in shaping social and legal attitudes towards segregation and civil rights in the United States? Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2023 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did the Oklahoma Land Rush and the concept of the “Sooners” reflect the broader American values of opportunity and competition during the end of the frontier era? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Land Rush of 1889, the opening of Oklahoma, and the end of the frontier. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Harper’s Weekly “The Rush to Oklahoma” primary source article excerpt with scaffolding questions The End of the Frontier Era reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions A Native American’s Perspective POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the closing of the American frontier, including events like the Oklahoma Land Rush impact the development of American identity and the relationship between settlers and Native American tribes? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did the Gold Standard restrict the supply of money, and why did supporters of the Free Silver Movement argue this was a problem for the economy? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Gold Standard and Free Silver Movement. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary Source photograph analysis and questions Silver and Gold reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Primary source political cartoon analysis and scaffolding questions Create your own bumper sticker advocating or against the Gold Standard and/or Free Silver Movement Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the Gold Standard considered limited by some, and how did the Free Silver Movement propose to change the impact of this standard on the economy? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did the Homestead Act facilitate the creation of new communities and economies in the American West? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact the Homestead Act of 1862 had on migrants who were later called homesteaders. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary Source photograph analysis and questions The Homestead Act reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions The Homestead Act primary source text and scaffolding questions A Homesteader POV and questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Homestead Act of 1862 impact the westward expansion of the United States? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did cowboys, vigilantes, and ranchers play such a significant role in shaping the society and economy of the Wild West? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact cowboys, vigilantes, and ranchers had in shaping the “wild west.” Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary Source photograph analysis and questions Cowboys and the “Wild West” reading passage with graphic organizer questions Wyatt Earp: The Wild West’s Lawman reading passage and questions Wyatt Earp POV and questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did cowboys, vigilantes, and ranchers help shape the Wild West? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did the railroad affect the development of the West? This lesson and activity examines economic, political, social, and environmental effects of the transcontinental railroad. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary Source photograph analysis and questions Results of the Railroad Graphic Organizer Reading Economic Impact Social and Cultural Impact Environmental Impact Political and Military Impact Technological and Infrastructure Development Effects of the Transcontinental Railroad graphic organizer scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad alter the economic, environmental, and cultural landscapes of the United States? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did settlers face both excitement and trepidation as they embarked on their journey to the western frontier? This lesson and activity examines the reasons why settlers moved west and the causes and effects of westward expansion. Students will analyze reading passages and a settler’s point of view to answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - California: The Cornucopia of the World primary source poster Settlers Move West reading passage with scaffolding questions Frontier, Comstock Lode, Boomtowns, Causes and Effects of Westward Expansion A Settler’s Journey West POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the establishment of boomtowns during the westward expansion of the 1870s affect the economic and social development of the western frontier? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This assessment evaluates students’ knowledge from the Reconstruction era unit. Can be used as a review packet or a formal assessment. Included in this resource: Multiple Choice questions Thematic Essay question Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! Up to teacher’s discretion regarding grading ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.