Who, exactly, were the Progressives? One historian writes that they “offered an impressive array of reform proposals

Who, exactly, were the Progressives? One historian writes that they “offered an impressive array of reform proposals.” Why did they do so? What was our country like during the Gilded Age? What, exactly, were these proposals and what benefit did they bring to “life in these United States?” To what extent was the nation altered by their proposals? Please explain why the U.S. did (or did not) become a “kinder, gentler nation” as a result of the Progressive movement. Finally, how do some historians assess the Progressives? What examples from the Progressive Era and from today can you provide to support or refute their arguments?

In your response, try to mainly use only your assigned sources, but you should use additional library or internet scholarly sources.

Your generalizations must be supported by direct citations from the sources.

You must cite parenthetically throughout your narrative. Please follow this format. There should be many citations throughout your response taken from the sources noted above because assumptions and interpretations must be bolstered by citations.

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chapter 7 "The Land of Opportunity," from Lies My Teacher Told Me. (https://www.litcharts.com/lit/lies-my-teacher-told...)

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