the Spanish-American War and the entry of the United States into the

great World War. It was a time for change in America in all walks of

life, as well as a time for reform. It was marked by Theodore

Roosevelt's 7 and a half years in office, the Rough Rider put it upon

himself to make the first strides towards reform. These reforms

included the cracking down on illegal monopolies and so forth. During

this era large cities transformed into large metropolises, small towns

into large cities and new towns sprang up nearly everywhere. Reforms

also included the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth amendments.

The progressive era really had significant impact in America's history.

The progressive movement had many origins. One of these was the

battle against governmental corruption and inability, in other words a

struggle for civil services reform. The progressive movement was

initiated by liberals in both political parties, the fight for

government reform can be traced back to Liberal Republicans(An Oxymoron,

Mr. Jetel?) during the Grant administration and Mugwumps. Citizens

were enraged, with big businesses' growing influence i

shifted back to the people. The progressive era evidently shaped up to

in American society. Because of the stereotype they were regulated to

while the worker gained little. The women gained rights as well during

big business and the tycoons. These people were also disturbed by the

rights movement. Blacks also became proud of themselves forming

famous for his book The Jungle which even grabbed the attention of

as moderately prosperous businessmen and members of other

in America began to develop and grow, they gained power. They were the

Big Business was also a target of progressivism. During this time

minimal paying unskilled jobs. Blacks on the other hand made great

writings. These people and others similar to them were labeled as

advancement, companies ignored the unions and raised the coal prices to

Some formal reforms came into play during the Progressive era. These

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