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Did progressives try to make America more democratic during the Progressive Era and industrialization?
I suppose yes during the progressive era, considering the women's suffrage movement. Mostly those involved during the industrialization of America already had the right to vote.
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What were some areas of reform that the Progressives targeted?
America, newyork city
The process of transformed America from an agricultural to a manufacturing-based society?
Industrialization
Why did industrialization take place in the north?
Industrialization had been growing slowly since America's foundation, but the War of 1812 was the beginning for major industrialization because the US could no longer buy British manufactured goods and had to make their own.
Which areas in America began to grow most rapidly as a result of expansion and industrialization?
urban areas
What are democratic reforms introduced by the progressives?
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.
