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Analyzing Sources: Teddy Roosevelt and the Progressive Era

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet guides students through analyzing a primary source related to Teddy Roosevelt's role in the Progressive Era, encouraging critical thinking about content, provenance, and usefulness.

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#History
#History
#Progressive Era
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Teddy Roosevelt
#Analyze the content of primary sources related to Teddy Roosevelt and the Progressive Era
#Evaluate the provenance of historical sources to assess their reliability
#Compare different aspects of sources to understand their usefulness for history research

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Analyzing Sources: Teddy Roosevelt and the Progressive Era

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Source Analysis: Teddy Roosevelt's Speech on Reform

Source A: Teddy Roosevelt on Reform and Progressivism

"The future of our nation depends on the courage of its leaders and the strength of its citizens to demand reform. We must stand against corruption and fight for the rights of the common people, ensuring that government serves the people, not special interests. Only through active participation and unwavering commitment can we achieve true progress." Provenance: Teddy Roosevelt, 1910, speech delivered at a political rally in New York.

1.
Explain what Teddy Roosevelt emphasizes about reform in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of Roosevelt's speech with a typical political speech today. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the provenance of Source A and discuss how it affects its usefulness for understanding Roosevelt's views. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse how the source helps us understand Roosevelt’s approach to reform during the Progressive Era. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
How useful is Source A for understanding Roosevelt’s overall goals during the Progressive Era? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare Roosevelt’s approach to reform with that of a modern politician you know. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain the importance of understanding the provenance of historical sources like Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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