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    in the progressive era, when people realized that music could be used as a tool to promote social reform within the poorer classes-and could be used to change the economic status of the country as a whole-where the purpose of music became transformed. Instead of the original purpose as a representation of people with power and a form of their entertainment, music became a tool to help social, political, and economic reform and reflected the ideas behind the turn of the century’s Progressive…

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    http://hwsoloutions.com/ Product Description PRODUCT DESCRIPTION HIS 204 WEEK 2, The Progressive Presidents. The presidential election of 1912 was the most Progressive in US history; with the two frontrunners, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, both espousing Progressive philosophies (and the most “conservative” candidate, William Howard Taft, being in many ways a Progressive himself). Although both Wilson and Roosevelt were Progressive, their attitudes toward Progressivism differed, at…

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    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,…

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    From the 1890’s to the 1920’s, the Progressive Era consisted of many changes in social stances and political methods in the United States. There were numerous individuals who were determined to see reform, including Florence Kelley. Florence Kelley deserves a place in history because she was such an inspirational person who had accomplished giving women and children better rights, especially in the work force. Florence Kelley grew up in a political family which led her to become the person that…

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    multitude of predicaments such as overcrowded dumbbell housing and poor sanitation. Furthermore, the working class, including immigrants, have been exploited by big corporations. This is due to rapid industrialization and cities urbanizing. The Progressive Party seeks to maintain the government of people, for the people, and by the people. We shall establish and maintain economic equality and industrial justice and remedy abuses among society. The political parties run the government and enact…

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    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…

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    Conservatism during this time was rooted in the formation of societies and governments similar to the Old Regime, in which the aristocracy ruled. These governments seemed democratic because they weren't being controlled by an absolute ruler, but they weren't truly democratic. As shown by the ratification of the Carlsbad Decrees, which limited the spread of different liberals ideas and beliefs, conservatives did not want revolution and they especially did not want people to speak out against the…

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    During the Populist and Progressive Era, various African American leaders attempted to spark a movement in the direction of civil rights for blacks. Although failing to rally momentum in its early years, radically different views were thrown out by those deemed important to the movement. Two African American leaders of the Era, Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois presented their own ideas for the black community on how they can improve their lives alongside the whites. Washington advocated…

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    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…

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    1. What is an operating segment? An operating segment is a management-approach-based segment. According to GAAP, an operating segment is a component of an enterprise that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including intersegment revenues and expenses; whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the enterprise’s CODM; and for which discrete financial information is available (textbook p. 490). 2. What is a reportable segment according to…

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