The progressive era is believed to be a time of progress and effective progress at that. Yet, the views of Eric Foner and Howard Zinn seem to differ when given the opportunity to express how they feel about the progressive era. It seems like the subject wouldn’t be that hard to agree on, but oddly the two authors have two separate and very distinctive views on this particular era in American history.
Eric Foner, the author of ‘Give Me Liberty’ believes that the progressive era lead up to its name. During this time period the Progressives; a group of people who were advocates for progress, empowerment and changes for all citizens during the progressive era. Progressives were doing a productive job. They had formed unions, brought the child
Eric Foner, the author of ‘Give Me Liberty’ believes that the progressive era lead up to its name. During this time period the Progressives; a group of people who were advocates for progress, empowerment and changes for all citizens during the progressive era. Progressives were doing a productive job. They had formed unions, brought the child