The Progressive Era
(#2100-02 DVD color/bw 30 min. - incl. PPR)
By the turn of the 20th century, America was a world economic and military power. It was a heady time for the captains of industry, but for many others life was fouled by dangerous working conditions, political corruption and political unrest. The stage was set for the far-reaching reforms of the Progressive Era.
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CHAPTER 1
Early Voices of Reform
CHAPTER 2
The Progressives' Programs
CHAPTER 3
Progressivism at the National Level
CHAPTER 4
Limits of Progressivism