Progressive Detective

Students examine brief “mystery files” that describe reform problems, then determine which reformer or reform law solved each issue. The worksheet ties figures like Upton Sinclair, Ida Tarbell, Jane Addams, and Theodore Roosevelt to their major accomplishments. This problem-solving format engages students while strengthening their ability to connect reforms to specific historical challenges. It deepens understanding of how individual and governmental actions shaped the Progressive Era.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Matching Reformers to Reforms

Critical Thinking – Analyzing Clues and Evidence

ELA – Reading Comprehension of Historical Scenarios

History – Understanding Reform Efforts

This worksheet is part of our Progressive Era and Reform Movements Worksheets collection.