The Progressive Era

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This paper examines the Progressive Era and its legacy. It explains that Progressivism fundamentally changed the way Americans perceived the role of government. The author contends that the aftermath of WWI would soften, but not derail, the sense of moral purpose and optimism that characterized the Progressive Movement.

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"The Progressive Era in the United States characterized the early century also referred to as the Age of Reform the effects of this period would reverberate throughout American life for generations to come. Put simply Progressivism sought to change the relationship between the American government and its people. This change would help to complete a transformation in America which was turning from a largely agrarian society to a largely urbanized one ..."

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