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    I feel most significant transformation in domestic American society since the end of the Civil War was the Progressive Era. This era was initiated as a response to political and corporate abuses at the turn of the Twentieth Century. It was believed that the new industrial age was in need of a new order. Women and Economics During the progressive era the working woman became a symbol of emancipation. More and more young women were now in pursuit of a lifelong career. The spirit of personal independence

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    The progressives were a group of reformers who were originated in late nineteenth to early twentieth century. These reformers were mainly white‚ middle-socio-economic class American English who had been born in the United States. They were actively involved into improvement in the sectors like political and social. Different sorts of ideas and solutions were generated by the progressives. Working in favor of women’s right‚ health sector‚ improving working environment and protection of natural resources

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    Although the Progressive movement is usually seen as a great achievement in the history of American development‚ some feel that the Progressives failed to comply with the standards of equality and justice they had set out to create. The Progressive movement was instigated as a reaction to the political and corporate abuses created by the Industrial Revolution‚. Religious groups‚ members of the press‚ and radical political groups had all been hungering for reform‚ with solutions ranging from subtle

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    Chapter 5 In the beginning‚ “The Bungalow craze did not arise in a cultural vacuum‚ but was one expression of a boarder artistic movement at the turn of the century known as Arts and Crafts” (110). In the nineteenth century‚ the Progressive reform era promoted simple architectural styles. As the era progressed society changed living styles. But did they keep them conservative or radical? “The Bungalow’s appeal was also related to dramatic changes overtaking women in late nineteenth century” (111)

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    The Progressive Movement was started as a response to political and business abuses. Many people were suffering from unhealthy living and working conditions. There were also injustices in the government. Reforms were initiated by individuals and groups of people to improve this. One problem people were facing was women’s voting rights. Beginning in the mid 1800’s‚ several woman suffrage supporters did whatever they could to fight for their right to vote. Women were not allowed to vote until 1920

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    Progressive Income Tax Fairness The issue of federal income tax policy has been one of hot debate and controversy for many years. Discussions and arguments on the issue have been presented on the floors of Congress‚ in the United States Supreme Court‚ used by politicians as political platforms‚ broadcasted in televised debates‚ and discussed around the dinner table of American families of various socioeconomic backgrounds for years. The Federal Government of the United States of America‚ like any

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    The Progressives vs. Today The Progressive Era was a time of reform taking place from the 1890s to the 1920s. During the Progressive Era‚ women’s rights‚ African American’s rights‚ and child labor were key issues dealt with. This Era had an overall attitude of toughness‚ and a parent might tell their child something along the lines of‚ "Man up and deal with it." But how would someone from the Progressives view our society today? During the Progressive Era‚ efforts were focused on land

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    Populist and Progressive Comparison From the late 19th to the 20th century citizens saw reform movements as an ideal way to change America’s social‚ economic‚ and political systems for the better. The first to emerge were the Populists who were driven by farming competition. The Populist and Progressive movement were similar because supporters from both parties had been cheated by industrialization. Members of both parties wanted economic equality and equal opportunity. Their differences originate

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    variety of people advocated for major reforms that would make the United States more democratic‚ but Progressive Reformers differed on their goals‚ as well as their methods. This lack of an ability to speak with one voice hindered the progress with which reform took place. There were also major reform movements that met with failure‚ and as well‚ many areas that were ignored. However‚ when the Progressive Reform movement came to an end in

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    DBQ #2 The Progressive Era was a period of social and political reformation that flourished under the leadership of President Woodrow Wilson. When the United States entered World War 1 on April 6‚ 1917‚ the whole nation was united under a moral cause. However‚ the war quickly busied Americans creating no time for Progressive movements and the events following the war put an end to the Era all together. During the beginning of the war‚ Wilson’s foreign policy was to remain on a neutral

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