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Maddy Vogel
2/22/2014 03:08:27 pm
Elements of the Progressive Movement lie in social reform and order. Historians may claim that Progressivism “ceased to mean anything at all”, but I do not agree. According to my understanding of this chapter Progressivism meant truth and equality. Progressivism was founded on the basis of truth by “muckrakers” who sought to expose the corruption in both trusts and the government as a whole. The problems of child labor, immigrant living conditions, and prostitution were exposed during this time. Many states also passed laws against child labor. They passed laws regarding the compensation of men, and limited the working hours of women. Women made huge changes to their role in society during this time largely with the promise of reform brought by Progressivism. Women began getting jobs outside the home. They became more independent, and relied less on men to provide for them. Women were even granted the right to vote during this time. That was a huge feat. It took bravery, faith, and hard work. All of which Progressivism promoted. African Americans also took a huge step toward equality with the creation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Yes, the Progressive Movement made changes to the American way that did not last. For example, the Temperance Crusade that fought to make alcoholic beverages illegal. Prohibition may have backfired, but the Progressive Movement accomplished many other things that are still a part of society today. This alone shows that Progressivism does mean something in American history.
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Elayna Muller
2/23/2014 11:32:12 am
Great answer! I wish they would have achieved making alcoholic beverages illegal, but considering their situation, I'd say they accomplished a lot! I also think that women's rights still need to be fought for. Alice Paul and her "club" did take a huge leap toward achieving this, however. Women of both races are still being affected by this movement, so I agree with you. *claps to you* haha
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Zane Boerner
2/23/2014 11:42:56 pm
I definitely agree with your answer. Not everything worked in the Progressive Movement, but it still accomplished a lot that is worth mentioning that impacted our country. Great answer!
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Rachel Frantz
2/24/2014 12:34:11 am
Very well thought out comment. I loved reading this post. I agree that the progressive movement created to much lasting good for it to be described as not meaning anything.
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Luke Stewart
2/25/2014 02:12:55 am
Great answer! Your opinion is very interesting yet I agree with it.
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Anthony Brandt
2/25/2014 02:26:45 am
Great answer, you provided strong reasons for what you wrote.
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Luke
2/25/2014 02:09:42 am
The Progressive Impulse was made up of three main points. There was an urge to control or limit power and spread the authority to multiple people. The second was to have the nation come together as a whole. The welfare of one person was the welfare of the nation. (330) The third, was the belief that social order was dependent on ones intelligence. The historians' belief in this time "meaning nothing at all" is wrong in my opinion. The people of this time were trying to improve the county and bring it together as a whole. They did not want any one person to have all the power so they tried to equalize the authority. By doing this I believe they set a precedent for generations to follow.
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Luke Stewart
2/25/2014 02:14:15 am
I forgot my last name on my answer, sorry.
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Anthony Brandt
2/25/2014 02:22:38 am
Some of the most common elements of the Progressive Movement included people wishing to expose the corruption of the government. Something that was exposed was exposed was child labor. Following the exposure many state legislatures created laws that prohibited child labor. The rise of the independent woman is also a common element in progressivism. The rise and fall of laws also took place in The Progressive Movement.
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