Our Preview Course begins with the Progressive Era. Quiz Yourself first:Take this mini-quiz to check your knowledge about primary vs. secondary sources. Watch the video and answer the questions.
Watch this video on the Progressive Era and the changes the U.S. went through at the beginning of the 20th century.
Now it's your turn to analyze a primary source. Take a look at the picture and answer the following questions on the site.
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire brought attention to the US about poor working conditions that led to a series of laws and regulations to protect the safety of workers. To learn more, visit this online museum and read the eyewitness testimony.