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    America the reformers of the Progressive Era and the Federal Government were effective bringing about reform dealing with reforms to improve the social disgrace of the working conditions‚ the enthusiasm to be a nation of self-governed people‚ and the individual interests of presidents despite limitations in the rulings of court cases‚ the application of reforms reached‚ and the varying effectiveness of presidents. Reformers looking to improve the working conditions of the progressive Era made significant

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    The Progressive Era‚ a period in United States history between the 1890s and 1920s‚ was a period of “social activism and political reform” that flourished in many ways. The purpose of the Progressive Era was to purify the corrupt government‚ invoke social change‚ and improve the economic state of the lower and middle classes and immigrants. The Progressive Era reformers were generally very effective in addressing the problems of the late nineteenth‚ early twentieth century in America. With advancements

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    The progressives were a group of reformers who were originated in late nineteenth to early twentieth century. These reformers were mainly white‚ middle-socio-economic class American English who had been born in the United States. They were actively involved into improvement in the sectors like political and social. Different sorts of ideas and solutions were generated by the progressives. Working in favor of women’s right‚ health sector‚ improving working environment and protection of natural resources

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    During the Progressive Era from 1900 to1920‚ the reformers and the federal government were very successful in bringing reform at a national level. This reform movement had the most influential reformers and worked more closely with the federal government than any other previous reform movement in American history. Although not every single sect of the progressive movement made significant gains‚ the regulation of corporations‚ the fight against child labor and the rights of women were three

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    known as Arts and Crafts” (110). In the nineteenth century‚ the Progressive reform era promoted simple architectural styles. As the era progressed society changed living styles. But did they keep them conservative or radical? “The Bungalow’s appeal was also related to dramatic changes overtaking women in late nineteenth century” (111). The supporters of the Bungalow style of architecture were radical because of the progression or era‚ and simplicity that proceeded throughout society. Progression

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    known as Arts and Crafts" (110). In the nineteenth century‚ the Progressive reform era promoted simple architectural styles. As the era progressed society changed living styles. But did they keep them conservative or radical? "The Bungalow’s appeal was also related to dramatic changes overtaking women in late nineteenth century" (111). The supporters of the Bungalow style of architecture were radical because of the progression or era‚ and simplicity that proceeded throughout society. Progression

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    10/08/12 Progressive Reformers The Progressive movement has had a tremendous impact on society and preserving the doctrine of a democratic nation. The Progressive Era‚ which initiated between the years 1890 through 1920‚ was instituted because progressives who wanted to rid politics of corruption and inefficiency. Progressives wanted to curtail the power of the business trusts‚ and protect the general welfare of the public. The Progressive name derived from forward-thinking or "progressive" goals

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    From the late 1800’s to around the 1920’s America was going through the Progressive Era. During the Progressive Era people sought out change in the way workers were treated on the job and as a citizen. There were many reforms trying to improve life for people in the time period. Ending the sales of alcohol was one of the reforms attempting to improve lives of immigrants and poor people. Passing laws controlling child labor and the amount of hours women and children can work has a larger effect on

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    and Voting Reform Dear President Roosevelt‚ Your presidency has brought our great nation into a Progressive Era. The policies and reforms you have instituted have helped benefit the citizens of America. There have been many positive changes to the nation along with some negative changes. New voting rights and reforms on politics are among the many changes. The positive far out-weigh the negatives‚ yet they are still there. Much needed political reforms as well as voting reforms have greatly

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    involving legal contacts and see to it that they are enforced. No one branch makes a decision without the other checking to see if the outcome can be considered balanced “checks and balances”. (Talmadge). However they are restrained by state and federal mandates. What powers do the judiciaries have to restrain the other branches? The judiciary has the power to disagree with a law made and find it unconstitutional which then leads in some situations to a hearing in front of the Supreme Court. Example;

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