Though the Industrialization Revolution brought growth and opportunity to the United States, it carried with it numerous social problems including horrendous living conditions in urban neighborhoods and dangerous working environments. Many Progressive reformers believed the problems society faced could be solved primarily through religious and social reform. Progressivists were people who believed that they were fighting against behaviors such as prohibition to improve the lives of those who were less fortunate either because of circumstance or due to race. It was thought by some Progressivists, known as the Social Gospel, that Americanization was needed for immigrants and people of color in order to create a better society and living experience
