The Progressive Era: A Reference Guide (Guides to Historic Events in America)

This fascinating guide documents the transformation of government from passive observer to active participant and ally of the American people during the late-19th and early-20th centuries.

• Offers an accessible overview of the Progressive Era that uniquely brings together a narrative, biographies, primary source materials, and analysis

• Shares a new perspective on an era that is part of the core curriculum of American history

• Provides context essential to appreciating the interests, ideas, and individuals responsible for shaping?or restricting?progressive thought and action

• Acts as a research guide for high school and undergraduate students

• Includes an annotated bibliography of print and online primary and secondary sources to encourage further study