progressivism (united states politics)

A short study of big business monopolies in America during the early twentieth century and efforts by the government to break up the trusts.

Chronicles the first decade of the Progressive Era, detailing the reform movements that defined this period and discussing how this reflects on the political climate tody. Also surveys the 1912 presidential campaign between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft, revealing how their competition changed their friendship and altered the course of American history.

A short study of the struggle to gain rights for the American workforce during the early twentieth century, examining child labor laws and efforts to reform big business.

Examines how today's younger generations are combining technology and modern social spirit to breathe new life into progressive politics, and explores the impact the youth movement has had on American politics in the twenty-first century and the impact it may have in the future.

Explores how conservatives think and how to counter their arguments, outlining the traditional American values that progressives hold but are often unable to articulate.

Biography of the La Follette family that chronicles their private lives and their involvement in American politics.

Traces the history of the progressive movement in the United States from 1870 to 1920, highlighting key figures and events that shaped its development.

Traces the economic, military, political, and cultural development of the United States in the first two decades of the twentieth century, and explores how those developments influenced modern America.

A history of America in the years between 1890 and 1920, looking at how the forces of industrialization affected the society, culture, politics, and economy of the country; discussing its impact on working men and women of all races; and examining the lives of some of the era's most prominent individuals.