This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Carrie Nation and the impact she had during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze Nation’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Carrie Nation POV with scaffolding questions 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 efforts of suffragists lead to the passage of the 19th amendment, and what impact did this amendment have on American society? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. 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 - Signing of the 19th Amendment primary source photo analysis 19th Amendment reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions 19th Amendment primary source text analysis Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the passage of the 19th amendment significant for American society, and how did it change the role of women in politics and society? 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 was it important for various groups to form organizations to fight against discrimination during the Progressive Era, and how did their efforts contribute to the broader civil rights movements in the United States? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of anti-discrimination movements 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 - Primary source newspaper article analysis with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions: American Jewish Committee Anti-Defamation League Society of American Indians Mutualistas and Barrios Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the efforts of these organizations impact the fight against discrimination and shape future civil rights movements 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! ©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 Booker T. Washington and WEB DuBois have different strategies for advancing the rights of Black Americans during the Progressive Era, and how did their approaches impact the African American community? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the fight of African American leaders 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 - Booker T. Washington’s “Atlanta Compromise” speech analysis with scaffolding questions African American Leaders Fight Discrimination reading passage analysis with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Creating Historical Newspaper Headlines Activity with rubric for students Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did Booker T. Washington’s Atlanta Compromise speech and the founding of the Tuskegee Institute impact the opportunities and lives of Black Americans during the Progressive Era? 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.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Carrie Chapman Catt and the impact of suffragists during the Progressive Era and women’s rights movement. Students will analyze Catt’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Carrie Chapman Catt POV with scaffolding questions 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 activity explores and examines the background and impact of Susan B. Anthony and the impact of suffragists during the Progressive Era and women’s rights movement. Students will analyze Anthony’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Susan B. Anthony POV with scaffolding questions 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 activity explores and examines the background and impact of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the impact of suffragists during the Progressive Era and women’s rights movement. Students will analyze Stanton’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Elizabeth Cady Stanton POV with scaffolding questions 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 activity explores and examines the background and impact of Anna Howard Shaw and the impact of suffragists during the Progressive Era and women’s rights movement. Students will analyze Shaw’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Anna Howard Shaw POV with scaffolding questions 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 was the election of 1900 significant in shaping America’s role as a world power and its economic policies? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the presidential election of 1900. 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 - Puck political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Election of 1900 reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions Document #1 - Election of 1900 electoral map Document #2 - McKinley campaign poster analysis Document #3 - Bryan campaign poster analysis Document #4 - McKinley’s Republican nomination acceptance speech analysis William McKinley Election of 1900 POV with scaffolding questions William Jennings Bryan Election of 1900 POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the outcome of the election of 1900 impact the United States’ approach to foreign policy and economic growth in the early 20th century? 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 Theodore Roosevelt win in the 1904 election by such a large margin, and how did his policies during the campaign reflect the concerns of the American people at the time? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the presidential election of 1904. 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 - The Mysterious Stranger political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Election of 1904 reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions Document #1 - Election of 1904 electoral map Document #2 - Roosevelt campaign poster analysis Document #3 - Parker campaign poster analysis Document #4 - Roosevelt’s Square Deal speech excerpt analysis Theodore Roosevelt Election of 1904 POV with scaffolding questions Alton B. Parker Election of 1904 POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the outcome of the 1904 election impact the role of the federal government in regulating big business and shaping environmental policies in 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.

How did the differing views of the candidates in the Election of 1912 influence the direction of American politics and government policies in the early 20th century? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the presidential election of 1912. 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 - Punch political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Election of 1912 reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions Document #1 - Election of 1912 electoral map Document #2 - Wilson campaign poster analysis Document #3 - Taft/Roosevelt political cartoon poster analysis Document #4 - Roosevelt campaign poster Document #5 - Debs campaign poster Document #6 - Wilson campaign speech excerpt analysis Document #7 - Roosevelt campaign speech excerpt analysis Document #8 - Taft campaign speech speech excerpt analysis Document #9 - Debs campaign speech excerpt analysis Woodrow Wilson Election of 1912 POV with scaffolding questions William Howard Taft Election of 1912 POV with scaffolding questions Theodore Roosevelt Election of 1912 POV with scaffolding questions Eugene V. Debs Election of 1912 POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the election of 1912 impact the role of the federal government in American society during the early 20th century? 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 Woodrow Wilson’s domestic and foreign policies shape the United States during and after his presidency? This lesson and activity examines the early life, education, background, presidency and legacy of President Woodrow Wilson. 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 - Woodrow Wilson’s inaugural address primary source analysis and questions Woodrow Wilson document pass/station activity with corresponding scaffolding questions Document 1: Early Life and Political Rise Document 2: Domestic Policies and Progressive Reforms Underwood Tariff and Income Tax Federal Reserve Act Antitrust Legislation Labor and Social Reforms Document 3: World War I and Leadership in Crisis Neutrality and Entry into War Mobilization and the War Effort Civil Liberties During the War Fourteen Points and the League of Nations Document 4: Foreign Policy and the League of Nations Document 5: Legacy Spotlight On: Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson POV and scaffolding questions Create a legacy brochure of Woodrow Wilson with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did Woodrow Wilson’s efforts to create the League of Nations have a lasting impact on international relations, even though the United States never joined it? 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 was the 1916 U.S. presidential election a turning point in American history, and how did the candidates’ positions on World War I influence the outcome? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the presidential election of 1916. 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 - Wilson campaign wagon primary source photograph analysis with scaffolding questions Election of 1916 reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions Document #1 - Election of 1916 electoral map Document #2 - Wilson campaign poster analysis Document #3 - Hughes campaign poster analysis Document #4 - Wilson campaign speech analysis Document #5 - Hughes campaign speech analysis Woodrow Wilson Election of 1916 POV with scaffolding questions Charles Evans Hughes Election of 1916 POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the 1916 presidential election a turning point in American history, and how did the candidates’ positions on World War I influence the outcome? 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 Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency change the role of the U.S. government in protecting the rights of citizens and the environment? This lesson and activity examines the early life, education, background, presidency and legacy of President Teddy Roosevelt. 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 - Teddy Roosevelt’s inaugural address primary source analysis and questions Teddy Roosevelt document pass/station activity with corresponding scaffolding questions Document 1: Early Life and Political Rise Document 2: Becoming President Document 3: Domestic Policies Trust-busting and regulation Labor Relations Consumer Protection Conservation Document 4: Foreign Policy - Big Stick Diplomacy Document 5: End of Presidency and Legacy Spotlight On: Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt POV and scaffolding questions Create a legacy brochure of Theodore Roosevelt with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency have a lasting impact on conservation and the protection of natural resources in 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 William Howard Taft’s cautious approach to progressive reforms create tension within the Republican party during his presidency? This lesson and activity examines the early life, education, background, presidency and legacy of President William Howard Taft. 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 - William Howard Taft’s inaugural address primary source analysis and questions William Howard Taft document pass/station activity with corresponding scaffolding questions Document 1: Early Life and Political Rise Document 2: 1908 Election and Inauguration Document 3: Domestic Policies Trust-busting and Regulation Tariff Reform Conservation and Environmental Policies Document 4: Foreign Policy Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America Relations with Japan and China Document 5: Split with Roosevelt and 1912 Election Document 6: End of Presidency and Legacy Spotlight On: William Howard Taft William Howard Taft POV and scaffolding questions Create a legacy brochure of William Howard Taft with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did William Howard Taft’s presidency influence the future of business regulation and the role of government in 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 the Progressive Presidents believe it was important to use the power of the federal government to bring about social and economic reforms in the United States? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the progressive presidents. 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 - Progressive Presidents political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Progressive Presidents reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Progressive Presidents quote analysis with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the reforms implemented by the Progressive Presidents affect the lives of everyday Americans during the early 20th century? 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 support of Theorodre Roosevelt play a crucial role in William Howard Taft’s victory in the 1908 presidential election? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the presidential election of 1908. 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 - Puck political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Election of 1908 reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions Document #1 - Election of 1908 electoral map Document #2 - Taft campaign poster analysis Document #3 - Bryan campaign poster analysis Document #4 - Taft’s speech excerpt analysis Document #5 - Bryan’s speech excerpt analysis William Howard Taft Election of 1908 POV with scaffolding questions William Jennings Bryan Election of 1908 POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the results of the 1908 election influence the future direction of the Republican Party and the presidency in the years that followed? 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 Theodore Roosevelt’s use of the “bully pulpit” and his approach to arbitration in labor disputes change the role of the President in addressing social and economic issues in the early 20th century? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Square Deal domestic plan. 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 - Teddy Roosevelt primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions Roosevelt and the Square Deal reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did Theodore Roosevelt’s policies and leadership style, such as the Square Deal and his use of the “bully pulpit” impact the relationship between the government, businesses, and workers in 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.

How did President Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy aim to achieve U.S. foreign policy goals through economic influence rather than military force, and what were the potential benefits and and drawbacks of this approach? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of Taft’s dollar diplomacy. 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 - Taft primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did President Taft’s dollar diplomacy impact the relationships between the United States and other countries, and what were the long-term effects of using economic influence instead of military force? 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 was it important for Woodrow Wilson to establish regulations on big businesses during his presidency, and how did his progressive reforms aim to prevent businesses from becoming too powerful? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of progressivism under Wilson. 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 - Wilson primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions Progressivism under Wilson reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did Woodrow Wilson’s progressive reforms impact the relationship between the government and big business, and why were these changes significant for the future of the U.S. 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.