The+Progressive+Era+Reforms+and+Results

//With Professor Ed O'Donnell, College of the Holy Cross, Jim Beauchesne, Lawrence Heritage State Park, and Barbara Brown, Lawrence History Center// April 13, 2010, 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson Street, Lawrence, MA **
 * The Progressive Era: Reforms and Results



The period 1900-1920 was marked by a wide-ranging effort by many Americans to rein in the excesses and abuses that accompanied the industrial boom of the Gilded Age. This spirit of reform (Progressivism) brought about significant changes in politics, business regulation, labor law, women’s rights, and social welfare policies. Yet there were limits to this reform, most notably in the area of race relations. Through a multimedia presentation, including over fifty unique visuals, Professor O’Donnell will examine the ideas and motivations of these reform movements and assesses their success and enduring legacies. A walking tour and primary source workshop will provide connections between the Progressive Era and the 1912 Bread and Roses strike.

Please note, these readings are not posted on the wiki due to copyright restrictions. They were sent in a reminder about this seminar. Please contact Kara Gleason with any questions.
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Warm-up Activity: History Connected Primary Source Summer Institute Susan Zeiger, Primary Source || with break || The Progressive Era: Reforms and Results Professor Ed O’Donnell, College of the Holy Cross || A. Bread and Roses Walking Tour, Jim Beauchesne, Lawrence Heritage State Park B. Primary Sources Workshop, Break and Roses Strike Resources, Barbara Brown, Lawrence History Center ||
 * Agenda**
 * 8:00 – 8:15 || Arrival and Breakfast ||
 * 8:15 – 9:00 || Welcome & Introductions
 * 9:00 – 11:30
 * 11:30 – 12:15 || Catered Lunch ||
 * 12:15 – 2:20 || Concurrent Workshops:
 * 2:20 – 2:30 || Classroom Applications Wrap Up Discussion & Closing ||

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