America in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era
America in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era
The 17th Amendment: Democracy Restored (1x21)
: 01, 2015
Sweeping progressive reforms changed the face of American politics. Observe how initiatives at the city level began the eventual transformation of urban political machines into players in political reform. Examine major political reforms at the state and federal levels, culminating in the civil service system, popularly elected senators, and voting rights for women.