America swiftly increased its industrial power becoming self- sufficient; thus, the idea of the progressivism movement was formulated by widespread activism, who was concerned and rose the question of political leaders, culture, and economy of the United States. American citizens relied on the “government to perform the securing of external defense, the maintenance of internal order, and the provision of an honest currency but none transpired.” (Johnson, 2007, Pg. 557) Did the progressive movement affect the United States of America negatively? I will quickly explain the overview and major shifts during the Progressive Era then focus on the tariff tax and 16th amendment and how it ruined the economy of America. The political progressive
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Activists like Muckraker, Jacob Riss and Jane Addams were significant to the social movement because they forced the awareness of the corruption in society. Muckraker rose the cognizance of manufacturers who adulterated or misbranded foods, drugs, medicines, and liquor to the public. Eventually, the awareness led to a Pure food and drug act. Jane Addams and the hull house aided women, children and immigrants who were affected by the social groups of America and inspired others throughout the country. “Prohibition was a period of nearly 14 years of U.S. history (1920 to 1933) in which the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquor were made illegal” (Jennifer R, 2016, Para 1). This illegalization of alcohol greatly affected the economy and social grounds of America, but prohibition was lifted on December 3, 1933 because revenue was …show more content…
There were many great attributes from the Progressive Era like the Food and Drug act, removal of corruptions, child laws and many more. The movement affected America in a negative way, and it is likely the reason why the Progressive era ended so quick, for example, as the Federal government increased and higher taxes placed on individuals through legislative policies this was unfair equality. This led to inefficiency in the economy and social restrain. Because the high and middle class paid for taxes, and lower class were exempt from taxes; therefore, the lower-paid society felt entitlement and become counterproductive to the greater
Activists like Muckraker, Jacob Riss and Jane Addams were significant to the social movement because they forced the awareness of the corruption in society. Muckraker rose the cognizance of manufacturers who adulterated or misbranded foods, drugs, medicines, and liquor to the public. Eventually, the awareness led to a Pure food and drug act. Jane Addams and the hull house aided women, children and immigrants who were affected by the social groups of America and inspired others throughout the country. “Prohibition was a period of nearly 14 years of U.S. history (1920 to 1933) in which the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquor were made illegal” (Jennifer R, 2016, Para 1). This illegalization of alcohol greatly affected the economy and social grounds of America, but prohibition was lifted on December 3, 1933 because revenue was …show more content…
There were many great attributes from the Progressive Era like the Food and Drug act, removal of corruptions, child laws and many more. The movement affected America in a negative way, and it is likely the reason why the Progressive era ended so quick, for example, as the Federal government increased and higher taxes placed on individuals through legislative policies this was unfair equality. This led to inefficiency in the economy and social restrain. Because the high and middle class paid for taxes, and lower class were exempt from taxes; therefore, the lower-paid society felt entitlement and become counterproductive to the greater