Compare And Contrast The Progressive Era

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The Progressive Era was an era in the United States from the 1890’s to the 1920’s in which many changes occurred. The most common changes in the Progressive Era included regulating businesses, voting rights, and improvements in healthcare, education, and many other factors that have contributed to the United States that we know today. Although there were many improvements and changes during the progressive era, the United States today is very different, but is also similar in some ways. Some similarities include the government, voting rights and equality for races that are considered minorities, and business regulation. Some differences between the two time periods include the state of the economy, politics, and media. Some people think that the United States is very different from what it was during the progressive era, which it is, but it is also similar in many ways as well. …show more content…

It was believed that the government had to be involved to promote everyday wellness of individuals, and the country as a whole. I believe that the effect of this is still in place in today's America. Voting rights and equality for everyone has always been a huge problem and concern for the United States. Although many minorities including African Americans and women made tremendous improvements during the progressive era, I still think that the United States struggles with equality for everyone in today's society. Lastly, business regulation from the progressive era and business regulation from today's society are very similar. Most business behaviors and rules are the same today as they were during the progressive

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