Changes During The Progressive Era

The progressive era was home to a very poor economy. Most people were forced to put they’re children into child labor. Not having enough money of their own families would even some time sell their children. Fortunately, there were groups trying to fix the issue by protesting and being activists. Activist like John Dewey focused on the education perspective of the situation and thought it started with kids learning how to be good adults. Prohibition, working conditions, and consumer protection were some of the hot button issues that people wanted to be changed during the progressive era.

Working conditions were some of the worst problems in our country. People were working with dangerous machinery that could mutilate limbs endanger people’s