Progressive Era

The Progressive Era was a time full of social and political reform in the United States. When one thinks of the Progressive Era, men such as Upton Sinclair or W.E.B De Bois may cross their minds. However, many women in this era spearheaded very impactful events such as Florence Kelly with her work against child labor, and Jane Addams with her assistance to the poor. In addition to those, one very controversial movement lead by a woman found its bearings in this era. Originating around 1912, the…

dominate control over other countries. By the 1890’s, America gained a new sense of power that stemmed from a growth in population, wealth, and industrial production. During this Imperialism Era another era began to unfold, known as the Progressive Era. Between 1890 and 1920, America had its most Progressive Presidents. At this time many foreign and domestic policies were being implemented to further improve American society by protecting consumers with the Square Deal, by increasing women’s…

The woman’s suffrage movement played a huge role in the progressive era and in getting the rights woman know today. If it wasn 't for the suffrage movement we may not have been given to right to vote or to hold government offices. Evan though many woman were for suffrage, there were many who opposed it and it look many disasters until they support the cause. Jane Addams, Susan Brownnell Anthony, Florance Kelly, and Ida bell Wells- Barnett are just a few of the leaders in woman’s suffrage. These…

Spanning from the 1890’s to the 1920’s, the Progressive Era marks a period of monumental social and political change in the United States. Leaders in the movement sought egalitarian reform in various political, social, financial, industrial, and scientific spheres. It was during this era that the social sciences in the United States became codified as professional and robustly scientific academic fields. In addition, many socially and politically relevant persons, reforms, and institutions…

During the Gilded Age, otherwise known as the Progressive Era, there was a mass explosion in innovation to generate political, economic, and technological changes. Although there were detrimental changes in American cities during Urbanization, such as the spoils system, political machines, and robber barons, the majority of these changes were beneficial towards the evolution of today’s society, which is demonstrated by technological advances like Carnegie Steel and Edison’s light bulb,…

Taking place in the Progressive era was one of the last amendment's to take effect in 1920. The Eighteenth Amendment, which prohibited the production and dealing of alcohol. Advocates for this amendment of prohibition professed it would put an end to crime, uplift production, and raise the nation's integrity. Campaigner's believed that restraining from alcohol would result in countless health benefits for the overall population. Document A displays words from Dr. S.S. Goldwater, formerly Health…

Grover Cleveland The Progressive Era was a time of change and forward movement for the country. As the United States came to such a crucial time in its history, immersing into the Gilded Age, it called upon a great leader to take the reins and control the country with an iron fist. Although many great presidents emerged during this time and it could be argued that Theodore Roosevelt or William Howard Taft were the most influential presidents, when all the facts are analyzed and considered,…

The Progressives were a political party whose main goal was to eliminate problems caused by the past government. George Mowry, Gabriel Kolko, and Flanagan, Maureen A. all had different opinions on the Progressive Era in which they express through their books. Maureen Flanagan did a really good job and I believe he did the best on explaining the Progressive Era. During the progressive era, there were many problems that needed to be fixed. Some of the main focuses were to eliminate problems caused…

But as the economy and boomed, society rotted and decayed. Poverty was rampant everywhere and death infested the cities. The Progressive Era served as a time in which the wrongs of the Industrial Revolution were righted. Journalists, politicians, suffragists, and more rallied to clean the filthy and corrupt machine the US had become. Nellie Bly was a member of the Progressive journalists, a muckraker, and made a great impact in reforms. Because of her defiant nature, experiences, and her…

became the first president to take office during the progressive era. Progressivism was fueled by many decisions by voters and political leaders. One basic question that many Americans wanted to know the answer to was: Should government play a larger role in the lives of Americans? The people wanted to feel safe and all times and felt that the government could assist them in some way. The Progressive Era has been called the…