1. 1865-1900: Why did we need a Progressive Era?
1.) During these years, who is coming to America?
2.) What were these new citizen’s told about the new nation? Why did they come here?
3.) What is the reality these people are about to experience?

2. 1.) During these years, who is coming to America?
Asia:
China & Korea
Western Europeans:
Italian, Irish, German
Eastern Europeans:
Russia

3. 2. ) What were these new citizen’s told about the new nation
2.) What were these new citizen’s told about the new nation? Why did they come here?
New Life
Opportunity
Jobs
Freedom
The “American Dream”

4. Room For RENT! Room For Rent #1:
Spacious loft available above family barn. Great space for a renter who is looking for some solitude. Although the space is somewhat chilly during the winter months, you will never be cold in the summer. Get to know your roommates while walking to and from the outhouse. Fresh air and silent nights make this loft space ideal for anyone!
It is easy to find a decent paying job as a planter or picker. Enjoy that farmer’s tan all year round! The small surrounding town comes complete with one store and a graveyard. Everyone in town is a member of our beautiful Protestant church.

5. Room For RENT! Room For Rent #2:
Small yet comfortable room available in a three family house. You will be sharing the second floor of this wonderful home with a family of seven. All occupants work long hours so the house is pretty quiet during the day. Please do not leave any food open in your room for there is a slight infestation issue. Enjoy running water, as well as, modern plumbing.
You will love the bright lights and excitement of the surrounding city! Manufacturing jobs are plentiful and the new subway system allows for easy transportation. Visit museums, saloons, and libraries! You will never be bored in the big city! The diverse population makes it easy for anyone to fit it.

6. OR

7. 1865-1900: Why did we need a Progressive Era?
1.) During these years, who is coming to America?
2.) What were these new citizen’s told about the new nation? Why did they come here?

8. 3.) What is the reality these people are about to experience?
I came to America because I heard that streets here were paved with gold. When I came I learned three things: first: streets in America are not paved with gold; second: streets in America are not paved at all; third: I am expected to pave them.

9. What you should have learned so far…
1.) What years are we currently discussing?
From ___ to ___
2.) What nationalities were immigrating to America during this time?
3.) Explain why immigrants were coming to America
4.) Define Nativism.
5.) Why is the vocab word nativism included in this section of the Progressive Era?