Understanding the American Promise, Volume 2: From 1865 Resúmenes

How the labor movement picked up speed, including problems of work, lockouts, and riots.

How the labor movement picked up speed, including problems of work, lockouts, and riots.

an especially exciting chapter! Notice how the movements in this era influenced politics, business, and the lives of workers in America. I hope you also notice the development of the "conservationist" movement...similar to what we call the "environmentalist" movement today. You might also notice "progressives" could be Republicans or Democrats, or they might join the Progressive Party (1912 and later). Progressives were not trying to overthrow the capitalist system; they supported re...

highlights the economic and political turbulence of the 1890s. Notice how the society appears to be coming apart, with a horrible recession, new political movements, and labor battles. The nation also moved toward imperialism, taking over the Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Guam from Spain, while demanding open trade with China.