Short excerpt from a speech by the populist Mary Ellen Lease. Includes the line "t is no longer a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, but a government of Wall Street, by Wall Street, and for Wall Street"

To resolve what might seem to be contradictions between the creation of wealth, which he saw as proceeding from immutable social laws, and social provision he came up with the notion of the "gospel of wealth". He lived up to his word, and gave away his fortune to socially beneficial projects, most famously by funding libraries.

Full text of book by Ira Tarbell from the University of Rochester. Exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large businesses that (in the absence of strong antitrust law in the 19th century) attempted to gain monopolies in various industries.

Trace the immigrant experience and study contributions by immigrant Americans through historic film clips; images of Ellis Island, Angel Island and immigrant groups; presentations, letters and manuscripts. From Library of Congress

Excerpt from 1872 book describing German and Irish immigrants in the city

Biographical article and other information from progress.org

A collection of primary resources-historical documents, literary texts,and works of art-thematically organized with notes and discussion questions from National Humanities Center from National Humanities Center

A collection of primary resources-historical documents, literary texts,and works of art-thematically organized with notes and discussion questions from National Humanities Center from National Humanities Center

Home page for robber baron's house

1870 Census of the United States in infographics. Wonderful primary source

This collection photographs taken just after 1900 are shown in high definition and allow students to see plains Indians as there were in the late 19th century.

One of the examples of the Oleomargarine speeches, note the quote of Herbert Hoover on the cover. Margarine sales was restricted in many states, or states required that it be colored pink to make reduce sales. Not many people know about this issue that represents the degree to which the the government played a role in the economy. In this case, at the behest of dairy farmers

Campaign book detailing the Republican position on every issue in 1880

Collection of resources, excerpts, and original essays dedicated to the author of the most celebrated utopian novel of the nineteenth century: Looking Backward.

Association Action to Memorialize Bryan's public service and contributions to international peacekeeping

Biographical article from University of Missouri, Kansas City

Biography with special attention to election of 1896. From Vassar University

Companion site to documentary, be sure to check out maps, transcripts and "Webography" links to primary documents

Summary information and links to more resources from the Miller Center of Public Affairs from the University of Virginia

Summary information and links to more resources from the Miller Center of Public Affairs from the University of Virginia

Information and links on the Wizard of Oz as a parable for populism