The Progressive Era In Depth

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Sacco and Vanzetti were Italian anarchists that fit the profile of the suspects in an armed robbery case and were quickly sentenced to death, which sparked outcries over racial profiling and social justice.

After the Suez Canal opened up new routes for colonial expansion, New Imperialism was a period famed British poet Rudyard Kipling labeled “The White Man’s Burden.”

George Washington was born in Virginia in 1732 and would soon exhibit both mathematical and leadership abilities that led to his roles as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and ultimately of the United States.

As the British attempted to sever American patriot supply lines in the ports surrounding Long Island, George Washington moved his troops to defend Revolutionary War supplies and efforts. The battle would become one of the bloodiest days to date.

The Palmer Raids were a series of arrests, interrogations and deportations of suspected immigrant anarchists, socialists and communists radicalizing within the United States.

John Muir was a Scottish immigrant to America and a deeply religious man. After an early accident that nearly blinded him, Muir found his purpose in nature, becoming a well-regarded conservationist and author.

The Hindenburg Disaster occurred while attempting to moor over Lakehurst, New Jersey. After flying from Germany, the largest airship ever built burst into flames and crashed to the ground, killing or injuring many passengers and ground crew.