U.S. HistoryLesson Steps

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Standard 13-1 Review

Standard & ElementsSSUSH13-2

The student will identify major efforts to reform American society and politics in the Progressive Era.

Elementsc. Describe the rise of Jim Crow, Plessy v. Ferguson, and the

emergence of the NAACP.d. Describe the significance of progressive reforms such as the initiative, the recall, and referendum direct election of senators, reform of labor laws and efforts to improve living

conditions for the poor in cities.

What You Need to Know• Initiative• Recall• Direct Elections of Senators• Reform of Labor Laws• Efforts to Improve Living and Working Conditions

for the Poor in Cities• Plessy v. Ferguson• NAACP• Jim Crow / Segregation

Enduring Understandings

Because of public demand, local, state federal officials enacted major Progressive reforms in the early 1900’s.

Essential Questions1. How did the “Direct Primary” effect elections in

Wisconsin?2. How did the “Initiative” effect lawmaking for citizens?

3. How did the “Referendum” change the law making process?

4. How does the “Recall” process impact voters in the election process?

5. How did “Reformers” impact the workplace?6. How did Business owners respond to the reforms?

7. How are Jim Crow, Plessy v. Ferguson and NAACP related to each other?

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