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HIST 428 - Issues in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era

Institution:
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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Description:
Covers political, economic, social, and intellectual aspects of the Progressive Movement, tracing its origins in the 19th century and showing how progressivism was a part of the background of the New Deal. Special attention given to the all-important transition of the concept of liberalism from laissez-faire individualism to state regulation. Emphasis placed upon the differing interpretations of the Progressive Movement, which have been developed by various historians. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or instructor's permission. This class is available for graduate credit.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
HIST 105 or HONR 122
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(717) 477-7447
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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