DONT ANSWER IF U DO NOT UNDERSTAND Essay Outline:

Introduction
Hook
Question, quote or shocking fact
Give background information, summarize the texts
Write your claim.
People in the United States contributed to the changes that occurred during the Progressive Era by… (list 3 ways!).

Body paragraph 1

Topic Sentence
Strong Claim - One way that Americans contributed to is
2 quotes from the text or references to the images to support your claim
Explain HOW your quotes prove your claim is true.

Body paragraph 2

Topic Sentence
Strong Claim - Another way that Americans contributed to is
2 quotes from the text or references to the images to support your claim
Explain HOW your quotes prove your claim is true.

Body paragraph 3

Topic Sentence
Strong Claim - A final way that Americans contributed to is
2 quotes from the text or references to the images to support your claim
Explain HOW your quotes prove your claim is true.

Conclusion

Restate your claim
Explain how you know your argument is correct
Close with a new thought, connection, or your personal opinion

Essay:
Follow the essay outline to answer the following question:

The Progressive Era saw many changes. Based on the documents and your knowledge of social studies, discuss 3 ways in which people in the United States contributed to the changes that occurred throughout the Progressive Era. Be specific.