burgeoning economic superpower that had yet to assert itself politically on the international stage. Reluctant to enter World War I (WWI), the United States had, by the war’s end, assumed a lead role negotiating the Treaty of Versailles. President Woodrow Wilson hoped to use the negotiations to promote American ideals of democracy and free trade while securing a lasting peace. However, instead of fostering global economic and political stability, the Versailles accord produced a punitive…
During the Progressive Era, women began reforms to address issues in society, and one of the most prominent reform group was the National American Woman Suffrage Association. As president of the group, Carrie Chapman Catt actively campaigned for the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In the winter of 1917, she addressed the Congress about the proposed suffrage amendment (History.com). To urge the arrogant politicians to pass the women’s suffrage amendment to…
social injustices. Even though the progressives fought a ‘war’ on many fronts, the efforts’ of the reformers was to “Strength the State.” The three great Progressives are Theodore Roosevelt, the man of ample girth William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson and. But which one of…
Administration Discretion Public administration in itself is a structure. A structure of many different administrative organizations working to carry out the orders/laws of the government. As with many structures, elements of it have to work or fit a certain way for it to be stable or function properly. There is also a structural plan (laws/rules) that must be followed in order for the structure to be safe and effective (run smoothly). On the other hand, although most structures can usually…
Throughout the late 18th century and beginning the 19th century America was changing, the country was in need of reform in all parts of society. Individuals who led this movement were known as progressives and they looked for advancement. America’s government was too weak for the second time since 1776, but this time it’s because businesses ran all things. The population as a whole couldn’t see all the problems that take place in America. The age of industrialization brought these issues, lower…
attacks on merchant and freighter ships. Finally, after several U-boat attacks on American ships and bitterly severed ties with Germany, Wilson had come to the conclusion of war. The Germans were secretly trying to gain alliance with Mexico, promising them recovery of land acquired by the U.S., including Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. After hearing this, Wilson was ready to enter the war, though the government itself was not. Aggressive German action and arrogance continually expressed…
Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, both becoming presidents in an era dominated by private trusts and powerful businessmen, sought to revive American Democracy from its ashes. Theodore Roosevelt, having a semi-conservative perception of monopolies, believed strong American Capitalism could let America compete with the other great world powers. Roosevelt also believed that small businesses should be able to compete with the large trusts, as long as they are aware of the sheer power of the…
The Great war was started on June 28, 1914 when the Archduke of Austria-Hungary, Franz Ferdinand,was assassinated by Serbian rebels in Bosnia. This cause the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire) to declare war on the Serbians and the Allied powers which were Russia, Great Britain, and France. For almost three years, The United State did not want to enter the “Great War” because they felt that it could cause civil unrest between Immigrant that came from countries…
the way for the future of America. President Roosevelt campaigned for Progressivism with the influence from the Populist Party when he was in office, and the Progressive Era lasted over the span of 3 presidents; himself, William Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. While all three of them accomplished many important issues, Roosevelt’s leadership and influence is why I believe he was the most Progressive president of the era. While he was passionate about bettering the lives of most people and ending…
There he was, amidst those whose fate was so tragic my heart ached. He was entering the castle I knew and loved. My father allowed those who were going into the maze one final feast. The house was decorated with flowers and ribbons hanging from the ceilings accompanied by delicacies the chefs prepared only this time of year. I hated this time of year, the time when innocent civilians were sacrificed for my father 's Minotaur. It always seemed like the angel of death was lurking through the…