Anxiety of Progress
A deep-seated anxiety about losing the moral direction established by the founding generation permeated the early 1900s. As the nation grappled with stark wealth disparities, figures like Bryan highlighted concerns over a waning moral compass. The transition from the Gilded Age to the Progressive Era marked a critical moment, where a collective awareness of political instability and the need for reform ignited a movement towards progress, all while reflecting on the lessons of history.In this clip
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