HST 102 Week 2 Discussion | Indiana Wesleyan University

HST 102 Week 2 Discussion | Indiana Wesleyan University 

2.3 Discussion: Progressivism

 

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Instructions

1.   Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.

2.   Read the following:

a.    Chapters 21–22 in your textbook.

b.    Lillian Stevens' article, The Work of the National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.

3.   Navigate to the Discussion page and respond to the following (type the questions [a, b, c] and answer each in a separate paragraph):

a.    What were the most important achievements of the Progressives – discuss specific reform movements. How were the Roosevelt and Wilson administrations different in their “progressivism”? 

b.     Why were the Prohibitionists concerned about the consumption of alcohol?  In what ways did alcoholism negatively impact the nation?  What were the basic principles of the Prohibitionists and in what other reform movements were they prominent? 

c.    What role did Christians and the churches play in the various Progressive reform movements? (refer to the article)

4.   Your response should be a minimum of 300 words and you should write a paragraph for each question.

a.    Each paragraph, or the answer to each question, should be at least 100 words.

b.    Do not quote from the text and you may only use the text as a source in answering the discussion questions.  

5.   Your initial post is due by the end of the fourth day of the workshop.

6.   Read and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings, as well as all follow-up instructor questions directed to you, by the end of the workshop.

7.   Your postings should also:

a.    Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.

b.    Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.

c.    Provide clarification to classmates’ questions and provide insight into the discussion.

d.   Be posted on two different days during the workshop.

 

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