The Progressive Era In The 1920's

The Progressive Era was a time period in American history during the 1890s to 1920s. This era was a period in which, activist stood up for the in just. For example, women’s suffrage. The National American Women Suffrage Association fought for equality, like women’s right to vote. This was just a time period to where many different organizations stood up for what’s right. They also eliminated corruption in the government. While at the same time, they developed antitrust laws, to make equal competition for competitors. The Progressive Ear was a period of time that a few people took advantage of the willing. At the turn of the century, America was experiencing rapid urbanization and industrialization. As a result, the goals of the Progressive Era were to try and solve problems within the American Society that’s occurred during the
For example, after graduating college in 2011, Eugene Lim spent around two years trying to find a job that involved his college degree. “After a serious mauling from a stray dog landed him in an emergency room, Lim was left with an $11,000 hospital bill he couldn’t pay” (Isaiah Poole). “That’s when he began to redirect his anger” (Isaiah Poole). Due to his current state of wealth, he eligible for Illinois’ Medicaid insurance program. He caught wind of Illinois Governer Bruce Rauner trying to cut the funding the state’s Medicaid program, while at the sometime trying to give tax cuts to corporation’s and the wealthy. As a result, Lim became frustrated and joined a Chicago community action group One Northside. This organization was a voice for the people who had little wealth. This organization would have fit well with the many groups during the Progressive Era. In short likewise, for the most part the rich will always look after each other and will continue to force the poor citizens to voice their