The progressive era
Title: The progressive era
Category: /History/North American History
Details: Words: 540 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
The progressive era
Category: /History/North American History
Details: Words: 540 | Pages: 2 (approximately 235 words/page)
The period of time between the Spanish-American War and World War I is known
as the Progressive Era. It was a period marked by idealism, reform, and significant
economic growth. Progressivism was a movement designed to correct the abuses which
reformers felt had crept into American society and government, as a result of
industrialization and urbanization.
Progressivism was the outcome of a number of forces in American life. The
reform spirit of the 1880's and 1890
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the public were enacted. More
adequate factory and building inspection codes were adopted, greater provisions were
made for sanitation and public health, and Congress enacted the Pure Food and Drug Act
and the Meat Inspection Act which further improved the quality of foods.
The Progressive Era did many great things for society. It improved the quality of
life, and of living. Through the support of many different types of people, Progressivism
was a major success.