Problems During The Progressive Era

During the Progressive Era, there were many problems politically, economically, and socially. These problems were not left alone, people of all sorts tried to stand up to the wrong during this time period. Laws would be passed, protests would take place, acts were put in place, and more. Despite all of this activity to solve the Progressive Era’s problems, they were only weakened. The Progressive Era had many immigrants come to America searching for a better life. Though the life conditions that they had to endure were horrible. The tenement housing did offer housing but it was crude and makeshift. Also, because of the rate that the immigrants were coming at, many homes would become overcrowded. In Jacob Rii’s photos he proves these points