MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THE GILDED AGE AND THE PROGRESSIVE ERA by Leon Fink ( 9781285433424 )

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MAJOR PROBLEMS IN THE GILDED AGE AND THE PROGRESSIVE ERA

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ISBN 10:

1285433424

ISBN 13:

9781285433424

Publisher:

CENGAGE LEARNING, INC

Pub. date:

2 June, 2014

Edition:

3rd edition

Pages:

544

Description:

Presents a carefully selected group of readings on the transformative period between 1877 and 1920 that allows students to evaluate primary sources, test the interpretations of distinguished historians, and draw their own conclusions. This book covers capitalism, labor movements, the Great War, and roots of Progressive reform movements.

Synopsis:

Major Problems in the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era, Third Edition, presents a carefully selected group of readings on the transformative period between 1877 and 1920 that allows students to evaluate primary sources, test the interpretations of distinguished historians, and draw their own conclusions. Covering capitalism, labor movements, the Great War, and roots of Progressive reform movements the book takes a roughly chronological approach, emphasizing themes that continue to resonate today. As part of Cengage Learning's Major Problems in American History Series, the book is designed to encourage critical thinking about history. It contains primary documents and analytical essays as well as introductions, headnotes that provide context to help students better understand the readings, up-to-date bibliographies, and full document sources.

Illustrations:

black & white illustrations

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Imprint:

Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc

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Returnable

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