10 Jul Who, exactly, were the Progressives? One historian writes tha

Who, exactly, were the Progressives? One historian writes that they “offered animpressive array of reform proposals.” Why did they do so? What was our country likeduring the Gilded Age? What, exactly, were these proposals and what benefit did theybring to “life in these United States?” To what extent was the nation altered by theirproposals? Please explain why the U.S. did (or did not) become a “kinder, gentlernation” as a result of the Progressive movement. Finally, how do some historians assessthe Progressives? What examples from the Progressive Era and from today can youprovide to support or refute their arguments?1) Your response to the question must be typed—twelve point font, double-spaced.2) In your response, try to mainly use only your assigned text(s), the instructor’shandouts, or class notes taken from discussions. You may use additionallibrary or internet scholarly sources.3) Your generalizations must be supported by direct citations from the text, classnotes, or instructor’s handouts.4) Citations should be made in MLA format. For class notes or presentations, youmight use: (Discussion Board 1) or (class notes) or (Zinn 23).Note: You must cite parenthetically throughout your narrative. Please follow this format. Thereshould be many citations throughout your response taken from the sources noted above becauseassumptions and interpretations must be bolstered by citations.The strength of your response is dependent largely upon your citation of the assigned sources.5) Do not include a bibliography.6) You may consult with your classmates in formulating an answer to this question.However, you must write your own, unique, independent answer to this question. 7) At least five pages.