Industrial America During The Progressive Era

Various problems were sought to be resolved in Industrial America during the Progressive Era, and many reformers were brought about. For example, political reforms were brought about which attempted to resolve the tension between the Republicans and the Democrats, social reforms sought to bridge the gap between those in poverty and citizens of industrial cities living in close quarters, and economic reforms that were brought about by the Democrats were stated that workers need more a stronger/more involved government. The Pendleton Act of 1883 was established in response to patronage as well as the focus that the Gilded Age politics had on business and national economics. The Pendleton Act allowed the Civil Service Commission to fill jobs and