Why did the United States enter World War I despite initially trying to stay neutral? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the sinking of the Lusitania. 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 - Theodore Roosevelt’s Letter to the Editor 1915 primary source excerpt analysis with scaffolding questions The Lusitania reading passage analysis with scaffolding questions for each document New York Times sinking of the Lusitania headline 1915 analysis with scaffolding questions Letter from M. Garry primary source document analysis with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the sinking of the Lusitania and Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfare impact American public opinion and lead to U.S. involvement in World War I? 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 new technologies and weapons during World War I, such as artillery, machine guns, poison gas, and tanks, change the way wars were fought and affect the soldiers on the battlefield? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of new weapons and ways of fighting during World War I. 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 - German soldiers enduring poison gas primary source photo analysis with scaffolding questions New Ways of Fighting document station activity analysis with scaffolding questions for each document Artillery Machine Guns Poison Gas Psychological Warfare Submarines Armored Tanks Airplanes and Aces Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did the introduction of new weapons and tactics during World War I, like machine guns, poison gas, and airplanes, make the war more deadly and change the way future wars were fought? 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 examines the background and impact of the causes and effects of the forging of alliances before and during World War I. Students will analyze Allied Powers and Central Powers perspectives and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer comparative analysis questions. Included in this resource: WWI Alliances Point of View Analysis Activity with scaffolding questions and comparing perspectives analysis questions Germany Austria-Hungary Ottoman Empire Bulgaria France Russia Great Britain Italy Japan United States Serbia 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 President Wilson’s moral diplomacy lead to conflict with Pancho Villa and affect U.S.-Mexico relations during the Mexican Revolution? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Mexican Revolution. 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 - General John J. Pershing primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions The Mexican Revolution and Pancho Villa reading passage with scaffolding questions Pancho Villa on the Mexican Revolution POV with scaffolding questions John J. Pershing on the Mexican Revolution POV with scaffolding questions James Monroe on the Roosevelt Corollary POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the U.S. involvement in the Mexican Revolution impact relations between the two countries and shape future U.S. foreign policy in Latin America? 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 Treaty of Paris 1898 change the role of the United States in the world? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the 1898 Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish-American War. 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 - “Uncle Sam” 1899 expansion primary source political cartoon Washington Evening Star analysis with scaffolding questions The Treaty of Paris 1898 reading passage with scaffolding questions Exploring the Four Treaties of Paris comparing and contrasting activity with rubric Timeline World Map Venn diagram Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did the 1898 Treaty of Paris lead to a debate over American imperialism, and how did it impact the United States’ influence in other countries? 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 tensions between the United States and the Philippines escalate after the Spanish-American War, and how did this lead to the Philippine-American War? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the American fleet to the Philippines in 1898. 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 - “Great Sea Victory for America!” primary source newspaper analysis with scaffolding questions Dewey in the Philippines reading passage with scaffolding questions Letter to a Historical Figure (Dewey or Aguinaldo) activity with student rubric Commodore George Dewey POV with scaffolding questions Emilio Aguinaldo POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the U.S. involvement in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War impact the future of the Philippines and its path to independence? 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 purchase of Alaska initially criticized, and how did it eventually prove to be a valuable acquisition for the United States? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the purchase and annexation of Alaska. 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 - William H. Seward primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions “Seward’s Folly” reading passage with scaffolding questions William Seward on the Purchase of Alaska POV with scaffolding questions Primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did the discovery of natural resources, such as gold, significantly change the perception of Alaska’s value and its impact on 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 United States seek to expand its influence in the Pacific during the 19th century, and how did actions like Commodore Perry’s mission to Japan and the claim of the Midway Islands help achieve this goal? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the US. in the Pacific Islands. 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 - Matthew Perry primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions The United States in the Pacific reading passage with scaffolding questions Commodore Matthew Perry POV with scaffolding questions Primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the United States’ actions in Japan and the Midway Islands during the 19th century impact its position as a global power in the Pacific region? 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 ideas of imperialism and Social Darwinism shape U.S. actions and policies during the Progressive Era, and what were the consequences for both the United States and the territories it acquired? This lesson and activity examines the background, definitions, and impact of imperialism and Social Darwinism. 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 - Herbert Spencer pro-imperialist primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions Understanding Imperialism and Social Darwinism reading passage with scaffolding questions Pro/Anti-Imperialist Newspaper Front Page creation activity Activity rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did the ideas of imperialism and Social Darwinism lead to significant changes in the United States’ role in the world, and how did these changes impact the people in the territories the U.S. acquired? 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 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.

How did the strategies and actions of different women’s suffrage leaders and organizations contribute to the eventual passage of the 19th amendment? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of women’s rights reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. 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 - Women’s suffrage primary source photo analysis Rise of Women’s Rights Reforms during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Women’s Rights Reforms Perspective Poster Activity with student outline and rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the passage of the 19th amendment significant, and how did it impact American society and future movements for gender equality? 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 the development of sports during the Progressive Era contribute to social and economic changes in American society? This lesson and activity examines the development and impact of sports 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 - Ty Cobb baseball 1909 primary source document and scaffolding questions Spectator and Participatory Sports reading passages: Popularity, Key Figures, Stadiums, etc. with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Baseball Basketball College Football Tennis Golf Cycling Impact of Sports Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why were sports significant during the Progressive Era, and how did they impact American society both socially and economically? 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 amusement parks like Coney Island’s Steeplechase Park and Luna Park influence urban entertainment and social life during the Progressive Era, and what challenges did they face? This lesson and activity examines the rise of amusement parks spotlighting Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY 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 - “Coney Island carousel” 1876 primary source and scaffolding questions “Amusement Parks and Coney Island” reading passage and scaffolding questions Coney Island Document Pass/Station Activity/Analysis with scaffolding questions for each Brooklyn Rapid Transit System Luna Park Riding an Elephant Bad Elephant Steeplechase Park Water Carnival Coney Island Swept by Fire Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the development and events of amusement parks like Coney Island’s Steeplechase Park and Luna Park shape the cultural and social dynamics of the Progressive Era, and what were some significant challenges they encountered? 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 rise of department stores and the growth of advertising during the Progressive Era significantly change consumer culture in the United States? This lesson and activity examines the rise of department stores and the growth of advertising the department stores and products during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents about department stores and using advertising. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - “Meet me at the fountain” primary source and scaffolding questions “The Rise of Department Stores” reading passage and scaffolding questions Department store primary source photo with analysis questions Marshall Field’s primary source photo analysis with questions Macy’s primary source photo analysis with questions Create your own department store advertisement project/activity with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the development of department stores and the evolution of advertising during the Progressive Era transform the shopping experience and consumer behavior 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.

How did the rise of consumerism during the Progressive Era change the everyday lives and leisure activities of Americans? This activity examines the rise of consumerism and leisure time for Americans during the Progressive Era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents about department stores, advertisements, amusement parks such as Coney Island, and much more. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Macy’s 1910 primary source ad analysis Document Analysis with scaffolding questions Consumerism and Leisure Time Department Stores Advertisements Amusement Parks Vaudeville and Theatres World’s Fairs Spectator Sports Ragtime and Early Jazz Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did the growth of consumerism and leisure activities during the Progressive Era have a significant impact on American society and culture? 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 Hull House and Jane Addams conribute to improving the lives of immigrants and the poor during the urbanization era? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact settlement houses and neighborhood guilds. 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 “Impact of Settlement Houses” reading passage with scaffolding questions “The Subjective Necessity for Social Settlements” by Jane Addams primary source excerpt analysis with scaffolding questions Jane Addams POV with analysis questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why were settlement houses like Hull House important in helping immigrants and the poor adapt to life in American cities during the late 1800s and early 1900s? 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 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 quote analysis “Different Lives” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer and questions Jacob Riis POV with analysis questions “How the Other Half Lives” primary source analysis with questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the differences in living conditions between the slums, middle-class homes, and suburbs during the urbanization era shape the experiences and opportunities of the people living in these areas? 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 formation of labor unions like the AFL and the Knights of Labor change the relationship between workers and employers in the early 20th century? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact rise of labor unions 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 - Primary source political cartoon analysis Rise of Labor Unions reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Samuel Gompers primary source quotation analysis Mother Jones primary source quotation analysis Terence V. Powderly primary source quotation analysis Rise of Labor Unions - creating an advertisement activity Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the efforts of labor unions and key figures like Samuel Gompers and Mother Jones shape the working conditions we see in the United States today? 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 major labor strikes like the Haymarket Affair, Homestead Strike, and the Pullman Strike influence the development of labor laws and workers’ rights in the United States? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of labor strikes and the struggle for justice from 1877 to 1914. 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 magazine cover analysis “Going on Strike” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions The Haymarket Affair: A Closer Look analysis with scaffolding questions The Homestead Strike: A Closer Look analysis with scaffolding questions The Pullman Strike: A Closer Look analysis with scaffolding questions Labor’s Struggle for Justice 1877-1914 map analysis Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why are events like the Haymarket Affair, the Homestead Strike, and the Pullman Strike considered pivotal moments in the history of labor rights 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.