Progressivism Webquest Directions

Social Studies

IntroductionA  period  of  great  change  known  as  the  Progressive  Era  took  place  in  the  late  1800’s  and  early  1900’s.  The  Progressives  were  people  who  worked  to  rid  America  of  many  of  its  problems. They  made  the  public  aware  of  the  problems,  which  then  resulted  in  the  government  passing laws  to  end  these  evils.  Some  of  the  problems  that  the  progressives  worked  on  were  alcohol abuse,  child  labor,  corruption  in  city  government,  inner  city  slums,  impure  food  and  women  suffrage. 

Your Task:You will be assigned to work with a group of  students in class. Each member of your team will be responsible for working on one of the following topics: 

Women’s Suffrage 

William “Boss” Tweed 

Temperance Movement

**You will work on your topic ALONE until it is COMPLETE. Then, you will meet with your group to share what you have done.

Women’s Suffrage1. Create a timeline of listing 10 historic events or people related to women’s suffrage ending  with the passage of  the 19th Amendment.  2.Find and print a political cartoon relating to  women’s suffrage.  3.Write an article for your newsletter in support of women’s suffrage.

William “Boss” Tweed1.Write a short biography of  William “Boss” Tweed.  2. Find and print a political cartoon by  Thomas Nast on the Tweed Ring.  3. Write an article for your newsletter  exposing the corruption of “Boss” Tweed.

Temperance Movement

1.Write a short biography of  Carrie Nation.  2.Find and print a political cartoon on the Temperance Movement or Prohibition.  3.Write a speech or article for your  newsletter in favor of  temperance.

Where do I look???First, you will be going to Ms. Williamson’s web page.

Write down this link: awilliamson.wikispaces.com

Next...On the left side of the web page, click on the link that says “webquests.”

Once you are there, click on the rubric and read it.

Then, read the next directions.

Last, click on the link to the webquest.

Then...Once you are to the webquest, re-read ALL the directions carefully and ask any questions you have.

At the bottom of the webquests there are website provided where you should begin your search.

PRINTING COPIES IN THE LAB COSTS 10 CENTS PER PAGE!!!!!

PAY ATTENTION!!!!Pay CLOSE attention to Ms. Williamson while she walks you through the steps to finding your webquest.

Ms. Williamson's website