WebQuest
The U.S. Labor Movement
Process
Research
Step 1 Use the given websites to research the historical reasons for why the Progressive Labor Movement was created
Step 2 Create an outline of the points that you want to bring to potential supporters' attention
Step 3 Find at least 5 photos that represent the Progressive Labor Movement
Brochure
Step 1 Come up with a creative name for your union
Step 2 Place at least 3 historical reasons on your brochure to convince other factory workers to join your cause
Step 3 You will need to have at least 5 visuals in your brochure. Be creative!
Step 4 Make sure you have enough information in your literature to convince fellow factory workers to support your union/cause including the demands of your union
Step 5 Make sure to tell your future supporters who the founders of the labor movement are and why they pushed so hard for change in the workforce
Attachments
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Labor Movement Facts & Summary
Description: Labor Movement Facts & Summary from history.com
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Description: A chronicle of a tragic fire that occurred at New York City's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in 1911.
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The Haymarket Affair
Description: In the summer of 1884, the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions called for May 1, 1886, to be the beginning of a nationwide movement for the eight-hour day.
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