During the Progressive Era there was a political party that was called the Progressive Party. This political party was a third party and helped the push for numerous reforms. Including social, political, and economic reforms. They also helped regulate government monopolies which helped our government in the long run. This was an important reform because it was a major issue in the United States for a long time.
A major issue that was plaguing the United States during the Progressive Era at this time was living conditions for people. Thousands of …show more content…
He was a Civil War veteran as well as a former sewer engineer took matters as well. He employed over two thousand people to help clean the streets. All employees wore a noticeable white outfit whenever working. They picked up the nickname “White Ducks” because of those pure white uniforms. Along with all the workers and the newly installed indoor plumbing the death toll dropped exponentially.
Another reform that changed America were the reforms in the workplace. One of the reasons that workplace reforms were brought to light was because of the Triangle Factory fire. The Triangle Factory was a factory that employed women to make garments that were pointed towards women themselves. Just like most factories the Triangle Factory was equipped with the latest technology from the Bell telephone to the steel lift that traveled from floor to floor. At one point this factory was pumping out twelve thousand garments a