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1912: The Election that Changed the Century

For Teachers 9th - 11th
The presidential election of 1912 was a turning point in American politics. Whoever won would reshape the political spectrum. Learn about the key issues, each party's politics, and the four men who wanted to become president: William...
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The Progressive Movement

For Teachers 10th - 11th
While the Progressives never formed a political party they did develop an ideology. Provide viewers with an interesting, yet challenging presentation on the Progressive Movement that introduces key individuals and highlights key events...
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Prisons and Their Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils explore the history of prisons. They examine how Reformers and Progressives influenced the functions of today's prisons. Students analyze whether or not the function of prisons has changed over time.
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The Progressive Movement (1900-1916)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Detailing the goals of the Progressive Movement in the beginning of the 20th century, this presentation contextualized the time period for history students, making it easier to understand both society and politics of the time. A short...
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Stanford University

Political Bosses Lesson Plan

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners research the political bosses and the political machine in New York City. In this politics activity, students review the term progressives, political bosses, and political machine. Learners study a Tammany cartoon and read...
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Hindsight is 20/20: Populists Advise Progressives

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners role play as Populist leaders and "advise" a group of newly founded Progressives about one of a specific list of topics. Then the Progressive personas speak about the success of their own reform efforts over the past decade.