1880-1920

Objectives:
Objectives list what you will learn in this period of KS History, please refer to the standards at the bottom of this page.

Final Project:
This is how you will show what it is you have learned in this time period.

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Present an interview over the development of Populism in Kansas. Discuss disillusionment with big Eastern business, railroads, government corruption, high debts and low prices for farmers.

Chapters to Use from __The Kansas Journey:__
Standards: 4.4.7
 * Chapter 6: Welcome to Kansas: "Her Light Shall Shine" page120**

Standards: 4.4.1, 4.4.2, and 4.4.4
 * Chapter 8: Reform Movements: "It Happens First in Kansas" page 160**

Standards: 4.4.3, 4.4.4, 4.4.5, and 4.4.6
 * Chapter 9: Kansas Progresses into a New Century page 184**

Standards: 4.4.6
 * Chapter 10: Good Times, Bad Times page 210**

State Standards:
4.4 The student understands individuals, groups, ideas, events, and developments during the period of reform in Kansas (1880s-1920s).

4.4.1 (A) The student describes the movement for women's suffrage and its effect on Kansas politics (e.g., the fight for universal suffrage, impact of women on local elections).

4.4.2 (K) The student describes the development of Populism in Kansas (e.g., disillusionment with big Eastern business, railroads, government corruption, high debts and low prices for farmers).

4.4.3 (K) The student explains the accomplishments of the Progressive movement in Kansas (e.g., election and government reforms, labor reforms, public health campaigns, regulation of some businesses).

4.4.4 (K) The student analyzes the impact of Kansas reformers on the nation (e.g., Populists: Mary E. Lease, Annie Diggs, William Peffer, "Sockless" Jerry Simpson; Progressives: Carry A. Nation, Samuel Crumbine, William Allen While, Socialists: J.A. Wayland, Kate Richards O'Hare, Emanuel and Marcet Haldeman-Julius).

4.4.5 (K) The student describes the significance of farm mechanization in Kansas (e.g., increased farm size and production, specialized crops, population redistribution).

4.4.6 (A) The student explains the significance of the work of entrepreneurial Kansas in the aviation industry (e.g., Alvin Longren, Clyde Cessna, Walter and Olive Beech, Lloyd Stearman).

4.4.7 (A) The student describes the contributions made by Mexican immigrants to agriculture and the railroad industry.