Essay Planning: The Role of Labor Unions in the Progressive Era

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the influence and challenges of labor unions during the Progressive Era, encouraging critical thinking and structured writing.

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Essay Planning: The Role of Labor Unions in the Progressive Era

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Essay Planning: The Role of Labor Unions in the Progressive Era

Essay Question: How effective were labor unions in bringing about change during the Progressive Era?

Instructions: Use the questions below to plan your essay. Make sure to include evidence and explanations in your responses.

Note: Your essay should include an introduction with a clear thesis, points with supporting evidence, a counter-argument, and a conclusion.

1.
Outline the main argument you will make in your essay about the effectiveness of labor unions during the Progressive Era. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how labor unions helped improve working conditions during the Progressive Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the views of supporters and opponents of labor unions during the Progressive Era. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the Pullman Strike of 1894 in the context of labor movements during the Progressive Era. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Explain the importance of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in the Progressive Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Identify and explain one challenge faced by labor unions during the Progressive Era. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Describe a key event or law during the Progressive Era that supported workers' rights and relate it to the role of labor unions. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
8.
Analyse the limitations of labor unions in achieving lasting change during the Progressive Era. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
9.
Summarize the overall impact of labor unions during the Progressive Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
10.
Evaluate whether labor unions were more successful in achieving immediate improvements or long-term change during the Progressive Era. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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