Unit VIII: Waves of Reform 1880 - 1921

Content to be Covered:

1. The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were a time of political and social change in America.

2. Individuals such as Theodore Roosevelt, Jane Addams, Booker T. Washington, and Woodrow Wilson were leaders in this period that helped change and improve the nation.

Teacher's Rationale:

The time period covered by this unit encompasses a changing America. The nation faced many challenges in the latter half of the nineteenth century and many individuals became part of the "wave of reform" that swept the nation. Students at this level should be introduced to the idea of reform and a few of the people who led reform in this country.

Table of Contents:

Lesson 1:	Getting to Know Theodore Roosevelt, Jane Addams, Booker T. Washington, and Woodrow Wilson.
Lesson 2:	Drawing Conclusions about Reform.