For the essay, you should have a clear thesis argument, which you explain in

For the essay, you should have a clear thesis argument, which you explain in the opening paragraph. Subsequent paragraphs (at least three body paragraphs) should include evidence from lectures and course readings (textbook and primary source reader) to support your argument. You should conclude with a summary paragraph of your argument.
In what ways was the Progressive Era a period that saw both the expansion and the restriction of political and economic freedoms?