The Progressive Era

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This paper explains that the Progressive Era in the United States roughly spanned the period of the early 20th century and created change that developed aspects of the industrial revolution, which had begun earlier. In particular, the paper looks at how Steven J. Diner, in his work entitled "A Very Different Age: Americans of the Progressive Era", discusses the origins of the Progressive Era and how he describes the manner in which competing groups made changes and accepted compromises in reform. The paper examines Diner's treatment of the group of people called the Progressives and how they changed America. According the the paper, Diner's work might be better served if sources were better documented throughout the text.

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"There have been many comprehensive documents written about the now infamous Progressive Era in the United States, some glowing with praise for the then pioneering changes that were begun during the era, while others are more logical in their portrayal of the age as one where some strides were made but with cost and motive. A Very Different Age, clearly falls within the latter category, as the work defines the motive and changes from many perspectives to attempt a comprehensive look at just how changed the lives of American's really were. The Progressive Era roughly spanned the period of the early 20th century and created change that developed aspects of the industrial revolution, which had begun earlier."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Diner, Steven J. A Very Different Age: Americans of the Progressive Era, New York: Hill & Wang. 1998.

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