We have discussed many aspects of the Progressive Era; from the social and economic reforms being pushed by Muckrakers, the building of cities, and the presidents who either fought against large corporations or were in support of them. Our task today is to update our timelines with the crucial information from this era so they are up to date. Please add the following aspects to your timelines on your own.
(*Remember to login using your Auburn school account information or by clicking on the red G+ sign that will pop up. If it does not ask you to sign in again, it is possible that you are still logged in.*)
Once you are logged back in, please go to the upper right hand corner and click "My Timelines" on the drop down menu that appears. This should bring you to where you can click on your timeline that you have been working on.
Adding Details to Your Timeline
Next, we will need to add the details from the Progressive Era to your timeline. Please add the specific dates/events that follow as Time Periods.
Progressive Era: 1890-1920
World War I: Jul 28, 1914 – Nov 11, 1918
The next information that you will add will all be about specific events that happened during the Progressive Era. Please add them as Events.
What were 3 specific reforms that happened during this time. (Think back to the Muckrakers) Please add at least 2 details about each reform in the detail section of the event.)
Who were the 3 presidents that served during this time?
Give at least 2 examples of monopolies that existed. Please provide at least 2 details about each.
Describe at least 3 reformers/activists/muckrakers that were fighting for change during the Progressive Era.