What were the failures of progressivism?

Answer 1

The following list of goals of the Progressive Era does not mean that all Progressives supported all the goals. As you can see though, many of the goals attempted in the time period of progressive reform have been accomplished while many are on-going reforms. Destruction of the monopolistic power of the major corporations and banks in America. More representative government at all political levels in local, state, and national government. An active government that would take the initiative in reform. The right of labor to organize and secure a decent salary and safe working conditions. More economic and political rights for women. Regulation of child labor. The direct election of United States Senators. A graduated income tax that would fall hardest on the wealthy and least on the poor. Enactment of the initiative, referendum, and recall. Reform of city government Nationalization of railroads and banks. Government owned and operated local utilities. Consumer protection laws to prevent the sale of unsafe food and drugs.

Answer 2

It's hard to criticize the Progressive movement because so much of what we take for granted today was forged in that era. One of the weaknesses of Progressivism, at least to modern eyes, is its inability to deal with equal rights for minority races.

Answer 3

Historians?æbelieve the Progressive Movement failed when Theodore Roosevelt pushed the policy backing the ideas. The mistake come when they were not throughout to prevent untold damage.?æ