The U.S. Historical Experience: U.S. Progressive Era, 1884 -1920

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Focuses on the “Progressive Era” in American life. A time of enormous change and development and a period that saw numerous reforms at the local, state, and national levels. Examines the major forces changing American life, such as industrialization, finance capitalism, urban growth, burgeoning immigration, trade unionism, the urban poor, and the plight of laborers, women, and minorities. Looks at the perceived loss of traditional values and the sharp conflicts between urban and rural areas. Finally, analyzes the nation’s rise to become an international, military, economic, and financial power.