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The Progressive Movement (1900-1920) was basically a reform movement. The movement drew its ideals and inspiration from the writings of Thomas Jefferson and reform groups that had attracted some attention in the 19th Century. The progressives were successful in part because they were able to rally the better part of a generation to their ideas about reform. Many of their ideas were adopted by the two major parties. While not all progressives supported all progressive reforms, the basic objectives of the movement included the following: 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. Progressives were found in all levels of society including the ranks of the very wealthy, the very poor, the middle class, and minority groups. Progressives were politicians, businessmen, workers, artists, and professionals. The progressive agenda was not an attempt to gain equality for all races and individuals in society. While minorities were represented among the leadership, most progressives were white, anglo-saxon protestants (WASPs), whose American roots were established by many generations.
They only allowed blacks to buy housing in certain areas.
France challenged Spain's hold on some the colonial areas in the New World. They did so by fighting against Spain in Europe.
Wilson had so many political and social reforms. Some of them include the Clayton Antitrust Act, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Federal Reserve System.
Well if you think back the start of the war or the "spark" was when arch duke Ferdinand was assassinated. The sinking of the Ship the "Main" lead to the US thinking that they were being targeted.
Political reformism offered some of the earliest signals for a progressive movement generally and for sustained reform through the presidencies of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Progressive reformers began to shed Victorian ideas about society, including some of the trappings of Social Darwinism.
Most progressives viewed minorities and immigrants through a lens of social reform and integration, advocating for their rights and better living conditions. They believed in addressing systemic injustices and promoting equal opportunities, although some held paternalistic attitudes, seeing immigrants as needing guidance to assimilate into American society. Overall, progressives sought to improve the conditions of marginalized groups while grappling with the complexities of cultural diversity.
Sense of superiority over black peopleCondescension toward rural black people
Sense of superiority over black peopleCondescension toward rural black people
Progressives in the early 20th century had a complex stance on prostitution. While some reformers aimed to improve the conditions for sex workers and advocated for their rights, many progressives viewed prostitution as a moral issue that needed to be eradicated. They often supported legislation aimed at curbing prostitution rather than endorsing it, believing that social reform would eliminate the need for such practices. Overall, the progressive movement's focus was more on reforming social conditions than on supporting prostitution itself.
In the early 1900s, reform groups in Texas, such as the Populists and Progressives, achieved varying degrees of success in bringing about political and social changes. They advocated for issues like labor rights, women's suffrage, and education reform, leading to some legislative advancements, including reforms in voting laws and public education. However, their efforts were often hampered by strong opposition from conservative factions and systemic racism, which limited broader social reforms, particularly for marginalized communities. Overall, while they made strides in certain areas, many of their goals remained unfulfilled.
Progressives largely supported prohibition, viewing it as a means to address social issues such as poverty, crime, and domestic violence associated with alcohol consumption. They believed that banning alcohol would improve public morality and health, reduce corruption, and enhance the overall quality of life in society. This movement was part of a broader effort to promote social reform and moral improvement during the early 20th century. However, their support for prohibition was not universally held, as some progressives recognized its potential negative consequences, including increased crime and the rise of illegal alcohol trade.
Political reformism offered some of the earliest signals for a progressive movement generally and for sustained reform through the presidencies of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Progressive reformers began to shed Victorian ideas about society, including some of the trappings of Social Darwinism.
How do the actions of Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressives at home and abroad support the claims of some historians that the America of this period was a Crusader Nation?
The Progressive Movement (1900-1920) was basically a reform movement. The movement drew its ideals and inspiration from the writings of Thomas Jefferson and reform groups that had attracted some attention in the 19th Century. The progressives were successful in part because they were able to rally the better part of a generation to their ideas about reform. Many of their ideas were adopted by the two major parties. While not all progressives supported all progressive reforms, the basic objectives of the movement included the following: 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. Progressives were found in all levels of society including the ranks of the very wealthy, the very poor, the middle class, and minority groups. Progressives were politicians, businessmen, workers, artists, and professionals. The progressive agenda was not an attempt to gain equality for all races and individuals in society. While minorities were represented among the leadership, most progressives were white, anglo-saxon protestants (WASPs), whose American roots were established by many generations.
Progressives are usually people that have some money and as a result feel that they are a step above the rest. As a result of this they felt that people that needed help during the period of the great depression, which was caused by progressives, should be not deserving of help, largely because progressives thought their bank balance was more important, also by improving the lot of the poor, the wealthy are forced to pay more for labor.
The Progressive Movement (1900-1920) was basically a reform movement. The movement drew its ideals and inspiration from the writings of Thomas Jefferson and reform groups that had attracted some attention in the 19th Century. The progressives were successful in part because they were able to rally the better part of a generation to their ideas about reform. While not all progressives supported all progressive reforms, the basic objectives of the movement included the following: 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. Progressives were found in all levels of society including the ranks of the very wealthy, the very poor, the middle class, and minority groups. Progressives were politicians, businessmen, workers, artists, and professionals. The progressive agenda was not an attempt to gain equality for all races and individuals in society. While minorities were represented among the leadership, most progressives were white, anglo-saxon protestants (WASPs), whose American roots were established by many generations.