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¶ … Era: Aspirations and Accomplishments
Progressives and their accomplishments
The reform movement of Progressivism ran from the late 19th century all through to the first decades of the 20th century. During this period, leading intellectuals and the social reformists sought to address cultural, economic and political questions arising from the rapid Industrial Revolution and modern capitalism growth in America. The progressives shared common views that the at every government level, they need to be involved actively in societal reforms. Historians concur that Progressivism methods and spirit came from the urban middle, upper-middle classes, and native-born who are engineers, doctors, journalists, social workers, lawyers, college professors, ministers, and college professors. Despite the support of progressivism movement by immigrant working class, rural Americans and the top leaders in finance and business, the ethos of the movement are rooted in Protestantism.
At the time, the constitutional system that was in place was outdated and needed to be replaced by an instrument of social change that is more dynamic and evolving. The movement hoped to achieve significant political changes at the national, local and state levels, which would increase popularity concerning control of the government. Therefore, the old system needed to be opened up and made more democratic. The accomplishments of the movement included the elimination of the boss rule, adoption...
Through the presidents, the movement's legacy was established because their leadership provided unity of direction (vision) required in a truly progressive government[footnoteRef:1]. Progressivism movement was successful in accomplishing their vision because they managed to transform the politics of America. Truly, the Progressive Era left a historical mark that is still recognized today by historians and other scholars. Its predominant view in America's modern culture, education, media and culture is attributed to Progressivism movement. Liberalism today and the policies owe its roots to a conscious repudiation of the principles founding Americans. [1: West, Thomas, and Schambra William, The Progressive Movement and the Transformation of American Politics, First Principles Series Report #12 on Political Thought, The Heritage Foundation, Last modified July 18, 2007, http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2007/07/the-progressive-movement-and-the-transformation-of-american-politics]
Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt is the youngest individual to become the President of America and his popularity enabled him to outline…
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West, Thomas, and Schambra William. "The Progressive Movement and the Transformation of American Politics." First Principles Series Report #12 on Political Thought. The Heritage Foundation. Last modified July 18, 2007. http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2007/07/the-progressive-movement-and-the-transformation-of-american-politics
... They were accustomed to living in the open, to enduring great fatigue and hardship, and to encountering all kinds of danger." The war against Spain and for the liberation of Cuba was one that would prove the superiority of America and its ideals. The United States, too, could join the nations of Europe as a major world power, with interests in every corner of the globe. Roosevelt became a hero
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" (National Women's History Museum, 2007) Included in these reforms was the expansion of the federal government in the areas of education, health, wages, working conditions, sanitation, and social welfare. Some of the key individuals involved in the reform movement included Eleanor Roosevelt, an avid supporter of civil rights for African-Americans; Rose Schneiderman, of the WTUL; Frances Perkins, head of the New York Consumer's League; Mary McLeod Bethune, a civil