Description: Author Kevin Hillstrom teaches readers about the "Progressive Era," the time between 1850 and 1920 in which industrialization caused major changes. Readers will evaluate the social and political reforms, as well as business and labor reforms that were brought about by this leap into industrialization. Biographical information is included on U.S. Presidents during the era, and this book ends with a chapter that describes the era's end.
Review Quotes: Review: The Progressive Era"...these thoughtful, well-researched books closely examine important events in American history, smoothly weaving quotes from primary sources and modern scholars into the readable texts. More than just recitations of facts, these volumes delve into human motivations, strengths, and shortcomings to present fascinating insights into the past."--Curriculum Connections, Spring 2008