Progressive Era: Muckrakers Timeline & Chronology
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet helps students understand the key events and figures of the Muckrakers during the Progressive Era through timeline analysis and comprehension questions.
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#History
#Progressive Era
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#Timeline & Chronology
#Muckrakers
#Explain the role of key muckrakers in the Progressive Era
#Compare different muckrakers' methods and impacts
#Analyse the significance of their work in bringing about reforms
#Outline the chronological sequence of major events related to muckrakers
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Progressive Era: Muckrakers Timeline & Chronology
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Timeline of Muckrakers and Key Events
The Progressive Era, roughly from 1890 to 1920, was marked by widespread efforts to expose social issues and corruption. Muckrakers were journalists who highlighted problems such as political corruption, child labor, and unsafe working conditions. Their work led to significant reforms and increased public awareness.
Major Events Timeline:
- 1890: Ida Tarbell begins publishing her investigation into Standard Oil.
- 1906: Upton Sinclair publishes The Jungle, exposing unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry.
- 1902: Lincoln Steffens publishes The Shame of the Cities, revealing corruption in urban politics.
- 1904: Ray Stannard Baker investigates racial discrimination and poverty.
- 1910: Lincoln Steffens publishes The Struggle for Self-Government.
- 1914: Ida Tarbell publishes her findings on monopolies.
Use this timeline to help answer the questions below.
1.
Outline the sequence of major events involving muckrakers during the Progressive Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the methods used by Ida Tarbell and Upton Sinclair in their investigations. (5 marks)
[5 marks]3.
Explain the significance of the investigations carried out by muckrakers in the early 20th century. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse how the work of muckrakers contributed to the reform movement during the Progressive Era. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Compare the impact of Lincoln Steffens' and Ida Tarbell's investigations. (5 marks)
[5 marks]6.
Outline the key achievements of muckrakers in promoting social reforms during the Progressive Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Write a brief summary of how muckrakers' work influenced American society between 1890 and 1920. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Analyse the limitations faced by muckrakers in achieving reform. (6 marks)
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