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The Western Experience book cover
The Western Experience, 8/e
Mortimer Chambers, University of California - Los Angeles
Barbara Hanawalt, Ohio State University
Theodore Rabb, Princeton University
Isser Woloch, Columbia University
Raymond Grew, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

The Age of Progress

Chapter Overview

1. The decades between 1860 and 1914 witnessed a great growth of popular culture, social institutions, and cultural styles.

2. Marxists, radicals, Christians, and conservatives attacked the ideals and practices of liberalism.

3. Almost all European nations experienced difficulties adjusting to social change that were reflected in political conflict and efforts for reform.