Progressive Era

Reconstruction and Progressive Era, was not an easy way to live. African Americans had no rights and were treated harshly. The jobs and roles they played were as freedmen, farmers, workers and slaves. White people were the owners of all this workingmen. They would hustle to get special treatment from their masters; no rebellious action was committed until the Civil War period. In the process of the Civil War, there was a vast amount of slaves being freed, but not in all the states. The…

American’s in the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era strove for an ordered society. This was a time of rapid economic growth, new products and technology to improve life, and change in jobs for many Americans. This was a time of new growth and prosperity in the United States. The “Gilded Age” is usually assumed to be from the election of Grant in 1868, until the turn of the twentieth century. It led to the creation of railroads, telephones, and cheaper goods for consumers. While all of this…

The Progressive Era was a time in United States history when big changes were beginning to occur all over. Major campaigns began that focused on reforms such as temperance, abolition, women 's rights, and asylum and prison reformation. Because of great pioneers that took the time to make a difference, our country is so much better and stronger. What is reform? Reform is to make changes in something in order to improve it. Every individual that was involved in the reformation era had one thing in…

to get corruption out of politics, make state and local governments more efficient, regulate food and employee treatment, and bring justice to the working class. Though this was the basic means of progressivism, women played a major role during the era. Middle and upper class women wanted to become involved; they had degrees but no career options and were not allowed to work outside the home. However, due to municipal housekeeping, women were expected to bring their maternal instincts into…

Rockefeller was one of the titans of the industry. He was powerful, wealthy and successful. In Laurie Hillstrom’s book, Defining Moments: The Muckrakers and the Progressive Era, she stated, the Standard Oil Company controlled 90 percent of the United States’ oil production (Hillstrom 52). The Standard Oil Company was already spread nation-wide, being the lead production of oil. Due, to its influence, the nation was able…

During the first weeks of US History, we discussed the Progressive Era. The Progressive Era began as the frontiers came to an end. It brought booming inventions, fresh and exciting politics, and a new American lifestyle. The Progressive Era had a very positive impact on the world because of the increased importance of leisure and the advancements made in the government. Along with the turn of the century came a change in the American lifestyle. Middle-class citizens no longer focused on dull…

The political milieu of the early 1900s prepared a stage for the Progressive Era, which dawned on the widespread movement of reforms against social corruptions. The expression of social, political, and economical discontent fueled the interest of the common people. This period presented abundant opportunity, drawing forth support from various leaders who confronted internal and external issues. These progressive presidents included militarist Theodore Roosevelt, his hand-picked successor William…

biggest problems during the Progressive Era was Child Labor. The workers got angry and they started to form labor unions which were groups of workers who made a deal with business to get better payments and better working conditions. Another problem with child labor during the Progressive Era was that they worked short hours of 8 hours a day and they also had no sick days when they were working in the factories. Another problem with child labor during the Progressive Era was that they…

The Progressive Era (1896–1917) was a time of change and solving impactful issues present in society at the time. Before this, the workforce had expanded after the establishment of the Reconstruction Era, which occurred after the Civil War in response to the damage that resulted in the nation. With the North winning the Civil War, industrialization had become popular, and many unskilled workers (including children) worked in factories for low wages due to their desperation for money. Because of…

The women’s suffrage movement during the progressive era was quite a milestone in history. Women were at a point in their lives in which deserved to have a voice over particular issues. One of these issues was suffrage which is defined as just the basic right to vote. Throughout the progressive era, women were fighting for their rights for voting due to the exposure of a lot more opportunities in life. Instead of women falling into the role of being domesticated, they were rather exposed to…