Here’s a structured outline for creating your presentation on the Progressive Era, fulfilling all the required components. You can use this as a guide for building your slides.
Slide 1: Title Slide
- Title: The Progressive Era: Reform and Change (1890-1920)
- Image: Insert an image related to the Progressive Era from the Library of Congress database (e.g., a political cartoon, photograph, or propaganda poster).
- Text Box: Cite the source of the image (e.g., "Image courtesy of the Library of Congress, [link].")
Slide 2: Introduction to the Progressive Era
- Content:
- Briefly describe what the Progressive Era was.
- Time frame (1890-1920).
- Overview of key themes: social justice, labor rights, women’s suffrage, political reform, and economic regulation.
- Image: Add a relevant image, such as one of the key figures (e.g., Jane Addams or Theodore Roosevelt).
Slide 3: Key Figures of the Progressive Era
- Content:
- Discuss prominent reformers (e.g., Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jane Addams).
- Their contributions to reform movements.
- Text Animation: Use an animation effect for bullet points (e.g., "Appear" or "Fade").
Slide 4: Major Reforms
- Content:
- Highlight important reforms like child labor laws, women's suffrage, labor rights, and trust-busting.
- Mention landmark legislation (e.g., the Sherman Antitrust Act, the 19th Amendment).
- Image: Insert another relevant image (e.g., suffragettes marching for the right to vote).
Slide 5: Concept Map of the Progressive Era
- SmartArt:
- Create a concept map that visually represents the different aspects of the Progressive Era (e.g., social reforms, political reforms, economic reforms).
- Use branches to connect subtopics under each main category.
- Text Animation: Apply a different text animation for the items in the concept map.
Slide 6: Outcomes and Legacy
- Content:
- Discuss the impact of the Progressive Era.
- How it set the foundation for future reforms in the 20th century.
- Legacy in contemporary politics.
- Image: Use an image depicting modern social movements that trace back to Progressive Era reforms.
Slide 7: Conclusion
- Content:
- Summarize the importance and legacy of the Progressive Era in American history.
- Action Button: Create an action button for "Next Steps" or "Visit More Resources" that links to relevant websites or additional slides.
- Action Button: Another button for "Return to Title" for easier navigation.
Additional Elements
- Transitions: Add transitions like "Fade" or "Push" between every slide to create smooth transitions.
- Text in the Title Slide: Make sure to include the citation of the source of materials used at the bottom of each slide, where appropriate.
As you build your slides, remember to keep the design engaging, use consistent fonts and colors, and ensure that the text is concise and easy to read. Good luck with your presentation!