It did.
their sensational stories increased awareness of the problems afflicting America
They were journalists...like to get the dirt on people
Women's suffrage was a crucial aspect of the Progressive Movement, as it highlighted the fight for social and political equality during the early 20th century. Activists like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton mobilized efforts to secure voting rights for women, linking their cause to broader social reforms such as labor rights and education. The movement not only sought to enfranchise women but also aimed to challenge and change societal norms, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive democracy. The passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920 marked a significant victory for both the suffrage movement and the Progressive Movement as a whole.
Literature tried to influence the public's opinion. It was often propaganda. The literature tried to show the reader of this world of equality. The more literature read in this from, the more people that supported the civil rights movement.
their sensational stories increased awareness of the problems afflicting America
It did.
Writers in the Progressive Movement played a vital role in raising awareness about social issues such as corruption, inequality, and labor rights. Through their writings, they advocated for reform and inspired people to take action to address these issues. Writers like Upton Sinclair, Ida Tarbell, and Lincoln Steffens used their platform to expose injustices and push for change in society.
their sensational stories increased awareness of the problems afflicting America
Writers work hard then writers play hard.
The past progressive tense is 'was playing'.
They were journalists...like to get the dirt on people
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Will be playing.
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Lincoln Steffens, "Tweed Days in St. Louis," McClure's Magazine (1902)The publication of Lincoln Steffen, "Tweed Days in St. Louis," McClure's Magazine (1902) is widely heralded as one of the most significant journalist attempts to reform political machines because it rallied middle-class support against "Boss" Tweed and Tammany Hall.
Progressives differed in their perceptions of the nature of the nation's problems and of how best to resolve them, but most shared the conviction that government at all levels must play an active role in reform.