Required ResourcesnnRead/review the following resources for this activity:nnTextbook: Chapter 18, 21, 22nLessonnMinimum of 3 scholarly sources (in addition to the textbook). The sources associated with each topic selection below can be used as part of the 3 scholarly sources.nOptional Resources to ExplorenFeel free to review the library guide for scholarly sources and videos at the following link:nnLink (website): History Library Guide (Links to an external site.)nIntroductionnThe purposes of each case study assignment include the following:nnTo hone your abilities to research using scholarly sourcesnTo advance critical thinking and writing skillsnTo compile a response to the prompts providednTo explore a historical topic and make connections to change over timenInstructionsnPick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic. Use at least one (1) documented example of the corresponding primary source in your writing.nnOption 1: Big Business (Monopolies) and Exploitation of WorkersnView the following resource:nnLink (video): The Progressive Era (Links to an external site.) (27:30)nBrowse and read one (1) of the following:nnLink (library article): The Triangle Disaster: How a Fire a Century ago at a New York Clothing Factory Changed U.S. Labor Laws (Links to an external site.)nLink (library article): The Pullman Strike (Links to an external site.)nThen, address the following:nnExplain if big business leaders were ?captains of industry,? ?shrewd businessmen,? or ?robber barons.?nBased on one of the resources noted for this option, assess American working conditions and exploitation of workers in the Age of Industry.nAnalyze the role that government played in reforming American working conditions.nExplain the benefits of the Federal Government regulations of monopolies.nAnalyze which progressive presidents attained economic justice and reform for workers.nOption 2: Who is A Progressive?nReview the following site:nnLink (website): Presidential Election of 1912: A Resource Guide (Links to an external site.)nThen, address the following:nnAccording to Roosevelt, what are the characteristics of a progressive?nExplain and give examples of the characteristics of ?anti-progressives.?nTrace what types of activities ?anti-progressives? engaged in?nAnalyze the goals of progressivism.nExplain what areas of society progressives addressed?nAnalyze the progressive achievements Roosevelt highlights in his speech?nOption 3: World War InReview the following resources:nnLink (video): A War to End All Wars: Part 2 (Links to an external site.) (6:56)nLink (library article): The Treaty of Versailles and the Rise of Nazism (Links to an external site.)nThen, address the following:nnTrace the origins of World War I, and assess if the world war was inevitable in 1914?nExplain if it was possible for the United States to maintain neutrality in World War I. If yes, explain how. If no, explain why not.nAnalyze if the United States should have entered World War I to make the world safe for democracy.nAnalyze if the Treaty of Versailles was a fair and effective settlement for lasting world peace.nExplain if the United States Senate should have approved of the Treaty of Versailles.nWriting Requirements (APA format)nnLength: 3-4 pages (not including title page or references page)n1-inch marginsnDouble spacedn12-point Times New Roman fontnTitle pagenReferences pagenIn-text citations that correspond with your end referencesnGradingnThis activity will be graded based on W5 Case Study Grading Rubric.