Everyday Reforms

This worksheet asks students to write a focused paragraph explaining which Progressive Era reform had the greatest impact on everyday life for Americans. Learners choose from major reform areas such as consumer protection, women’s suffrage, conservation efforts, the direct election of senators, child labor laws, or trust-busting. Students must support their opinion with at least two reasons, encouraging evidence-based reasoning. The activity builds historical understanding while strengthening paragraph writing skills. It also promotes deeper thinking about long-term reform impacts on daily living.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Evaluating Progressive Era Reforms

ELA – Paragraph Writing with Reasons and Evidence

Civics – Understanding Lasting Democratic and Social Changes

History – Analyzing Impact on Everyday American Life

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