The Gilded Age and Progressive Era A Documentary Reader

This volume presents documents that illustrate the variety ofexperiences and themes involved in the transformation of Americanpolitical, economic, and social systems during the Gilded Age andProgressive Era (1870-1920). Includes nearly 70 documents which cover the period from theend of the Civil War and Reconstruction in the 1870s throughWorld War I Explores the experiences of people during the Gilded Age andProgressive Era from a variety of diverse perspectives, includingimportant political and cultural leaders as well as everydayindividuals Charts the nationalization of American life and theestablishment of the United States as a global power Introduces students to historical analysis and encourages themto engage critically with primary sources Introductory materials from the editors situate the documentswithin their historical context A bibliography provides essential suggestions for furtherreading and research