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Muckrakers & Reformers

Muckrakers & Reformers

Discussion & Essay Questions

Available to teachers only as part of the Teaching Muckrakers & ReformersTeacher Pass

Teaching Muckrakers & Reformers Teacher Pass includes:

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  • Discussion & Essay Questions
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Sample of Discussion & Essay Questions


    Big Picture

    1. What did Progressivism achieve?
      • What did it fail to achieve?
    2. Why (and in what way) were Progressives somewhat limited in their vision?
    3. Can middle-class people really be reformers? 
      • Why or why not? 
      • What might limit their vision?
      • Can you think of modern examples that support or dispute this concept? Explain.