As the Civil War came to a close, the United States entered the Second Industrial Revolution causing enormous developmental changes across the Nation. The Second Industrial Revolution kicked off a time in which rapid growth occurred and continues to occur within today’s society; “ The Second Industrial Revolution, also known as the "Technological Revolution," was a phase of rapid industrialization in the final third of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century.”(Boundless.com) Several of the developmental changes occurring within the United States from eighteen-seventy-seven to the present includes the following: industrialization, expansionism, progressivism, isolationism, and globalization. While each of these developmental
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One would define expansionism as “a policy of expansion, as of territory or currency.” (Dictionary.com) As the United States began industrializing through economic growth, it began a process of expansion of its beliefs within its borders. Several examples of expansionism within the United States include the following: the Louisiana Purchase, Mexican-American War, Annexation of Hawaii, etc. The idea of expansionism in the late eighteenth early nineteenth century was simple; “The idea was simple: Americans were destined—and indeed divinely ordained—to expand democratic institutions throughout the continent. As they spread their culture, thoughts, and customs, they would, in the process, “improve” the lives of the native inhabitants who might otherwise resist Protestant institutions and, more importantly, economic development of the land.” (Open Stax College Pg. 485) Expansionism within the United States still exist today as beliefs and morals are still pushed upon individuals who may not agree …show more content…
One would define progressivism as the following social movements: environmentalism, labor, anti-poverty, peace, anti-racism, civil rights, women’s rights, animal rights, social justice, and political matters such as communism, socialism, liberalism, and a social democracy. “Progressivism began as a social movement and grew into a political movement. They were people who believed that the problems society faced (poverty, violence, greed, racism, class warfare) could best be addressed by providing good education, a safe environment, and an efficient workplace.” (Elenore Roosevelt Papers Project) Progressivism still very much exist within today’s society. For instance, the men and women who hold rallies across the Nation for the rights they choose to stand for still fall into the category of
One would define expansionism as “a policy of expansion, as of territory or currency.” (Dictionary.com) As the United States began industrializing through economic growth, it began a process of expansion of its beliefs within its borders. Several examples of expansionism within the United States include the following: the Louisiana Purchase, Mexican-American War, Annexation of Hawaii, etc. The idea of expansionism in the late eighteenth early nineteenth century was simple; “The idea was simple: Americans were destined—and indeed divinely ordained—to expand democratic institutions throughout the continent. As they spread their culture, thoughts, and customs, they would, in the process, “improve” the lives of the native inhabitants who might otherwise resist Protestant institutions and, more importantly, economic development of the land.” (Open Stax College Pg. 485) Expansionism within the United States still exist today as beliefs and morals are still pushed upon individuals who may not agree …show more content…
One would define progressivism as the following social movements: environmentalism, labor, anti-poverty, peace, anti-racism, civil rights, women’s rights, animal rights, social justice, and political matters such as communism, socialism, liberalism, and a social democracy. “Progressivism began as a social movement and grew into a political movement. They were people who believed that the problems society faced (poverty, violence, greed, racism, class warfare) could best be addressed by providing good education, a safe environment, and an efficient workplace.” (Elenore Roosevelt Papers Project) Progressivism still very much exist within today’s society. For instance, the men and women who hold rallies across the Nation for the rights they choose to stand for still fall into the category of