Political Reforms : American Citizens Gain more Control over Their Government
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
American Government / Legislative Branch, Social Science / Politics & Government, History / United States / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Katherine Wingate
Book Series
The Progressive Movement 1900-1920: Efforts to Reform America's New Industrial Society Ser.
Format
Library Binding
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
7.5 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2004-000922
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Book Review--"Recommended. Good research source...using good graphics, color, and sidebars."- Denton High School
Grade From
Third Grade
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Grade To
Fourth Grade
Dewey Decimal
328.273
Synopsis
America's industrial revolution revealed the close ties between big business and the government that allowed a select few to gain power and riches over those struggling to make a living. The progressives believed the only way to empower disenfranchised individuals was to reform the political process. Here Wingate describes the initiatives taken by the progressives to force local and state legislatures to allow more political power to the people rather than government and business.