Trust-Busting in the Progressive Era

Witness how the Progressive movement took shape in the late 19th century, fueled by alarm over the unbridled power of large corporations. Grasp the era's new definition of American economic freedom, and examine actions taken under presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson to dismantle railroad, meatpacking, and oil trusts, and to reform banking and taxation.

English
  • Originally Aired May 1, 2015
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created January 13, 2024 by
    RicaRaducanu
  • Modified January 13, 2024 by
    RicaRaducanu