Unit 6:
Day 33
Learning Target:
SWBAT Explain the impact of industrialism, immigration and urbanization on American society and analyze the actions taken by citizens to bring about political and social change during the Progressive Era.
In pairs students will generate a list of impacts industrialism, immigration and the rise of urban tenements had on Americans.
2. Students will examine the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire through a TIME gallery tour of photos focusing on:
a. State claims describing the impact of industrialism, immigration and urbanization on American society.
b. State evidence of efforts made to provide reform in response to claims.
3. Students will continue to examine the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire by reading a Time Article The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: A Lasting Legacy, 100 Year Later
a. Impact of industrialization and political corruption on workers and immigrants.
b. State evidence of efforts made to provide reform in response to claims.
4. Students will respond to the following question: Were reformers actions successful in achieving social change?