Module 3 Discussion
Why were so many different Americans willing to embrace a new role for the federal government during this time?
The Progressive movement changed many Americans and the idea of the federal government having power over the people. In reading the chapters, video and articles, my perception of the Progressives is that they were interested in having what they called “good government.” By having this reform implemented of a good government, the Progressives would create a type of government that would be honest and efficient for all the people in the country. Also, the role for this type of government would be more effective and efficient at mandating new laws and regulations, rather than the markets controlling and dictating the economy. To me, one of the reasons for the change was the document of Lincoln Steffens. This document talks about corruptions and abuse of city governments / crooked politicians and misgoverning the American people. The constant misuse of power angered the Progressives, so they wanted reform. However, the Eighteenth Amendment to the constitution passed in 1900, helped to ratify manufacturing and the sale of alcohol in the United States. This amendment was important for the people, in order for the federal government to enforce taxation and regulation on …show more content…
Women were the role models in the Settle House Movement, immigration services and education reform. In June 1916, suffragist Alice Paul formed the National Women’s Party after long disputes with Carrie Catt, who was head of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA). These organizations participated in protests and demonstrations not allowing women to vote. Conserving capitalism by getting the federal government involved, was the Progressives main goal during the Progressive Era. Women’s suffrage did not need to continue, as long as the government intervention was
Why were so many different Americans willing to embrace a new role for the federal government during this time?
The Progressive movement changed many Americans and the idea of the federal government having power over the people. In reading the chapters, video and articles, my perception of the Progressives is that they were interested in having what they called “good government.” By having this reform implemented of a good government, the Progressives would create a type of government that would be honest and efficient for all the people in the country. Also, the role for this type of government would be more effective and efficient at mandating new laws and regulations, rather than the markets controlling and dictating the economy. To me, one of the reasons for the change was the document of Lincoln Steffens. This document talks about corruptions and abuse of city governments / crooked politicians and misgoverning the American people. The constant misuse of power angered the Progressives, so they wanted reform. However, the Eighteenth Amendment to the constitution passed in 1900, helped to ratify manufacturing and the sale of alcohol in the United States. This amendment was important for the people, in order for the federal government to enforce taxation and regulation on …show more content…
Women were the role models in the Settle House Movement, immigration services and education reform. In June 1916, suffragist Alice Paul formed the National Women’s Party after long disputes with Carrie Catt, who was head of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA). These organizations participated in protests and demonstrations not allowing women to vote. Conserving capitalism by getting the federal government involved, was the Progressives main goal during the Progressive Era. Women’s suffrage did not need to continue, as long as the government intervention was