Trust-Busting Titans: Breaking Up Big Business

Unleash your students' understanding of the Progressive Era's battle against monopolies with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Explore the rise of trusts, the government's efforts to curb their power, and the lasting impact of antitrust legislation.

Key Features:

• Engaging Text: A captivating narrative that examines the power of monopolies and the government's response.
• Primary Source: An excerpt from President Theodore Roosevelt's speech on trust-busting to provide firsthand insight into government policy.
• Varied Questions: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to assess comprehension at different levels.
• Teacher Answer Key: A detailed answer key to facilitate grading and feedback.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the concept of monopolies and their impact on the economy.
• Students will be able to identify key antitrust legislation and its significance.
• Students will analyze primary sources and evaluate the arguments presented.
• Students will apply their knowledge to answer comprehension questions.

Common Core Standards:

• History: Analyze primary sources to understand the perspectives of historical figures and groups.
• Language Arts: Determine the central idea of a text and analyze its supporting details.
• Language Arts: Integrate information from multiple sources to develop a coherent understanding of a topic.

Recommended Courses:

• U.S. History
• Economics
• Social Studies

This resource is ideal for:

• Independent Study: Students can work through the worksheet at their own pace.
• Guided Instruction: Teachers can use the worksheet as a supplement to their lessons.
• Sub Plans: The worksheet can be used as a sub plan or activity.

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