Organizing principle of American history
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Your topic must be the the same topic approved by your instructor in Week 3.
This short paper is at least three double-spaced pages of text (Times New Roman, font size 12) and you must consult a minimum of two academically credible sources. Your bibliography and citations may be in APA, MLA, or Chicago Style format. Students majoring in history must use Chicago Style format.
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Class and status conflicts in the nineteenth century were the primary driving force for men to be reformers. Although the reformers had different roles, including businessmen, urban elitists, workers, and farmers, their social position was the primary motivation for progressivism. Insecurities and tensions between different groups, as pressures and threats from other social groups, influenced a reform.[1]. The tremendous power held by the big business as they grew larger and bigger was a major concern. Some recommendation was to break down the monopolies into smaller companies to restore competition in the market. Another major concern was regulations to prevent corruption and ensure the big companies could bring power and economic advantage to the country. Some progressives argued the need for the government to have tighter control of the economy. Others were motivated by radicalism and socialist
[1] Thelen, David P. “Social tensions and the origins of Progressivism.” The Journal of American History 56, no. 2 (1969): 323-341.
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Organizing principle of American history
