What Were The Goals Of The Progressive Era

The Progressive Party emerged in the wake of the depression of 1890's. Many Americans believed that the nation was in need of drastic reform because of the turmoil caused by the depression and economic hard times. The nation was left in what hey thought to be a very dangerous state. The Progressive Party fought for reform that would be more fit for modern society of the time. Although the Progressive Party did ultimately came to an end, its influence can still be seen today. The original goals of the Progressive Party were similar to those of the Populist Party that came before them. They wanted to end laissez-faire capitalism, regulate monopolies and limit the power of corporate trusts, insinuate an income tax, and give citizens greater say in government. Along the way, the acquired new goals. The Progressive Party was successful in accomplishing many of these goals across the board and greatly changed the nation for the better. Muckrakers were one result of the call for reform. These journalists …show more content…
Settlement houses such as Hull House succeeded in providing support centers for immigrants. They also launched campaigns for improving living and working conditions for the poor. Other groups formed clubs to improve working conditions and wages, especially for women. These groups made huge strides in limiting the amount of hours women could work, guaranteeing pensions for mothers and widows, and allowance of nurses to offer maternal and infant health care information to mothers. And, after years of fighting, the 19th Amendment was finally passed and ratified, granting suffrage to women. Other Progressives, like Gifford Pinoch and Gene Stratton-Porter focused on environmental issues such as preservation and conservation. Yet again, Progressives succeeded in creating change and America expanded its efforts to conserve and preserve its natural