Reform Categories Answer Key

Students categorize ten Progressive Era goals as Political, Economic, or Social reforms. This sorting task helps learners identify the broader purpose of reforms such as child labor laws, improving education, breaking up monopolies, and consumer protection. The reflection prompt encourages students to explain why one reform was important, reinforcing comprehension and application. This worksheet builds organizing skills and strengthens understanding of the movement’s complexity.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Sorting Historical Reforms

Civics – Understanding Political, Social & Economic Issues

ELA – Explanatory Writing

History – Progressive Era Priorities

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