In your opinion, what were Progressivism’s most significant successes and failings?
Can the First World War be regarded as a particularly Progressive conflict, or did it derail the Progressive Movement—or are both of these statements true?
What, in your opinion, were the key principles of the Progressive Movement? Characteristics of the Progressive Era include refining of the government, rebuilding, a concentration on family and education, segregation and women's suffrage. The key principles of the Progressive Movement concentrated on the need for production in all areas of society. The refining of the government to get rid of corruption was of great importance. The Progressive Era grew as a reaction to the massive transformations caused by modernization, like the growth of large corporations and railroads, and worries of corruption with American politicians. The progressives wanted change and reform for state, economy, and society. Progressives had significant changes at a national level like in 1913 the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution, was made to provide the ability for the federal government to collect an income tax from all workers. (Bowles, 2011) The 17th Amendment allows for direct election of Senators of States, more so “it provided for the direct election of U.S. senators by the American people, whereas previously they gained office through state legislatures.”(Bowels, 2011) The 18th Amendment gave “Congress the power to create laws to enforce the prohibition of the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors." (Bowles, 2011) The 19th Amendment states Women’s Suffrage to the U.S. Constitution. The changes to State government reforms including: secret ballots this is where voters get secret ballots and a private booth to vote. The initiative gives voters the right to put issues on a ballot for a vote. The recall gives votes the