The Human Tradition in the Gilded Age and Progressive EraThe period between 1870 and 1920 was one of the most dynamic in American history. This era witnessed the invention of the automobile, the establishment of women's suffrage, and the opening of the Panama Canal. While a time of great advancement, the Gilded Age and Progressive Era were also periods of uncertainty as Americans coped with corrupt politicians, unchecked big business, and a vast influx of immigrants. SR Books offers a new approach to this time period in its book The Human Tradition in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. This volume looks at the experiences of 13 people who contributed to the shaping of American culture and thought during this period. These concise accounts are written by leading historians and give students an intimate view of history. This is an excellent text for courses in American studies. |
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The biographies that follow touch on experiences that were common to African Americans, women, farmers, workers, businesspeople, union organizers, educators, athletes, Easterners, Westerners, politicians and governmental officials, ...
The biographies that follow touch on experiences that were common to African Americans, women, farmers, workers, businesspeople, union organizers, educators, athletes, Easterners, Westerners, politicians and governmental officials, ...
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As the nineteenth century wore on, a declining proportion of Americans devoted their lives to farming, and a growing ... Farmers were susceptible to the unpredictability of the weather and of the prices their products—increasingly sold ...
As the nineteenth century wore on, a declining proportion of Americans devoted their lives to farming, and a growing ... Farmers were susceptible to the unpredictability of the weather and of the prices their products—increasingly sold ...
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Populism's strength lay in the Great Plains, where agriculture predominated and farmers struggled to make ends meet. Prices for agricultural commodities had been declining for years, and they fell further during the depression of ...
Populism's strength lay in the Great Plains, where agriculture predominated and farmers struggled to make ends meet. Prices for agricultural commodities had been declining for years, and they fell further during the depression of ...
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The mountains of the West held precious metals, industrial minerals, and huge tracts of natural forests; the Great Plains contained vast expanses of grazing and farming land. Most of these natural assets could also be found along the ...
The mountains of the West held precious metals, industrial minerals, and huge tracts of natural forests; the Great Plains contained vast expanses of grazing and farming land. Most of these natural assets could also be found along the ...
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