During the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, Issues that have long gone without cognizance were beginning to prove unsafe, unethical and simply unfair. Progressives began to take control of the future, fighting for controversial topics and issues that needed to be brought to light and modernized. These issues involved everyday problems; including workers rights, fair and equal politics, and urban life for families. These progressive revolutionists would not stop their muckraking and protesting until a light was to be shed upon these issues, and to achieve a common touchstone for equality.
Corporations and wealthy monopolies have taken over democracy, and the people's ability to truthfully vote. The senate has an exacting obligation to be equal when hearing and acting upon the citizens and governors. These corporations and wealthy monopolies have misaligned this principle notably. “This is a senate of the monopolists, by the monopolists, and for the monopolists!” (Source 1) Many people and progressives being influenced by such an influential cartoon, and seeing these actions take place, pushed for action to be taken against these wealthy lobbyists. This lead to …show more content…
Also coming with this was political and social inequality coming into play. According to source 3a, Children and their families were subjected to living in filthy and cramped places with little hygienic ability, and little fresh air to go around. These conditions often killing and letting people fall gravely ill. People wanted the ability to change these conditions by electing and voting for officials that may aid them tremendously. According to source 2, The people's populist party brought this opportunity to people through the secret ballot, allowing change to be implemented in many people's lives, bringing a sense of calm to their
Corporations and wealthy monopolies have taken over democracy, and the people's ability to truthfully vote. The senate has an exacting obligation to be equal when hearing and acting upon the citizens and governors. These corporations and wealthy monopolies have misaligned this principle notably. “This is a senate of the monopolists, by the monopolists, and for the monopolists!” (Source 1) Many people and progressives being influenced by such an influential cartoon, and seeing these actions take place, pushed for action to be taken against these wealthy lobbyists. This lead to …show more content…
Also coming with this was political and social inequality coming into play. According to source 3a, Children and their families were subjected to living in filthy and cramped places with little hygienic ability, and little fresh air to go around. These conditions often killing and letting people fall gravely ill. People wanted the ability to change these conditions by electing and voting for officials that may aid them tremendously. According to source 2, The people's populist party brought this opportunity to people through the secret ballot, allowing change to be implemented in many people's lives, bringing a sense of calm to their