Lecture series introduces the dynamic process of American history with first-person narratives, photos, film footage, documents, round-table discussions and debates. Presenter, Donald L. Miller ; historians, Pauline Maier, Louis P. Masur, Waldo E. Martin, Jr., Douglas Brinkley, Virginia Schraff. In disc with: TR and Wilson -- Vital progressivism -- Twenties.
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. New York becomes the capital of capitalism -- 3. Jacob Riis and the slums -- 4. John Pierpont Morgran and the American corporation -- 5. Coal mining industry -- 6. Melting pot prompts intolerance -- 7. Coal strike and an election.
Summary:
As the 20th century opens, the making of money pits laborers against the forces of capital. Professor Miller introduces the miner as the quintessential laborer of the period, working under grinding conditions, organizing into unions, and making a stand against the reigning money man of the day, J. Pierpont Morgan.
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