History Lab:Progressivism

RESTORE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES & CORRECT INJUSTICES IN AMERICAN LIFE

Essential Questions: What is reform? Why is reform necessary?Why is the Progressive Era known as The Age of Reform?

Objective: 1- Students will analyze primary and secondary documents to better understand the struggle for Women’s Suffrage. (arguments for and against)2- Students will make connections to reforms of the early-1900’s and today.

Political Cartoons/PicturesCartoonists’ Persuasive TechniquesSymbolismCartoonists use simple objects, or symbols, to stand for larger concepts or ideas.

ExaggerationSometimes cartoonists overdo, or exaggerate, the physical characteristics of people or things in order to make a point. When you study a cartoon, look for any characteristics that seem overdone or overblown. (Facial characteristics and clothing are some of the most commonly exaggerated characteristics.) Then, try to decide what point the cartoonist was trying to make by exaggerating them.

LabelingCartoonists often label objects or people to make it clear exactly what they stand for.

AnalogyAn analogy is a comparison between two unlike things. By comparing a complex issue or situation with a more familiar one, cartoonists can help their readers see it in a different light.

IronyIrony is the difference between the ways things are and the way things should be, or the way things are expected to be. Cartoonists often use irony to express their opinion on an issue.

Political Cartoons/Pictures

• What issue is this political cartoon about?• What do you think is the cartoonist’s opinion

on this issue?• Did you find this cartoon to be persuasive?

Why or Why not?• What other techniques could the cartoonist

have used to make this cartoon more persuasive?

Part 2- Written Documents

• As you read, fill out the graph with examples of the author to why he/she agrees/disagrees with Women’s Suffrage.

• After 10 minutes your group will share points and fill out the rest of your graph with new information that is shared with you.

• Complete the final question.

Women’s SuffrageAgree Disagree

After hearing both sides of the argument, what is your opinion on the topic? You can either choose a side or give me your opinion on the argument. Are they valid/factual or more just opinion? Your thoughts?

Exit Slip

Progressivism: Correct injustices in American life

What injustice do you wish to “fight”? What problem of today draws your interest? How

would you go about making a change?