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Who is a Progressive?
Elisa Ybarra
Chamberlain University
HIST405N
Dr. Powell
11/29/23
WHO IS A PROGRESSIVE?
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Introduction
America's Progressive era stood tall.The government had roles that were economically
important for our social welfare. The movement for The Progressives came about as social
reform and very political. The United States in the early 20th century impacted changes in labor
rights, consumer protection and environmental movement. Reformers at this time shared a
common goal. They wanted to regain people's social, economic, and political demands.
In
politics and political thought, the movement is associated with political leaders such as Woodrow
Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt and thinkers such as Herbert Croly and Charles Merriam
(William. A.,2007).
Paragraph 1 – Characteristics of a Progressive
Roosevelt explained that a progressive is someone who fights for the greater good of
people, this includes fighting against the privileged.
From the time of his First Annual Message
to Congress in December 1901, Roosevelt expressed the progressive belief that government
should mediate between conflicting forces (including capital and labor, isolationism and
expansionism and conservation and development) in order to stabilize American society
(Amanda Onion et al.,2009). During this time Roosevelt’s belief in forward movement included
those standing strong, having faith, and standing for the greater good of humans.
Paragraph 2 – Characteristics of an Anti-Progressive
In this case anti-progressives were considered those who supported the privileged. They
were the ones who stood opposite of the Progressives. This meant they were not open-minded,
had no interest in justice or equality, and no consolation toward others. They stood with no vision
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and prioritized their own interests over any well-being and social progress. They unfortunately
did not want change when it came to new laws and people wanting to have control of their rights.
Paragraph 3 – Activities of an Anti-Progressive
The anti-progressives were belligerent towards what the progressives were fighting for.
The anti-progressives engaged in government jobs and political business that went against justice
and equality. Laws were pushed to not allow people to live freely. They also supported women
not being able to state opinions or vote. Another law that they were in engaged in was forcing
children and women to work heavy machinery and long hours. The anti-progressives were
engaged in unfair laws for mankind.
Paragraph 4 – Goals of Progressivism
.
Progressives came from an era of wanting changes. The goal was to secure social and
industrial justice for men and women. Mainly they wanted to advance humanity through
information while developing learning institutions. There were many goals that the Progressives
pushed force towards at this time. Also, they ultimately wanted to gain power in trusts, and
corporations and manage businesses. Approach issues of inequality and promote new social
welfare and gain political reform. Promoting moral improvement and transformation of
American politics was the priority.
Paragraph 5 – Areas of Society that Progressive Addressed
The Progressives had addressed multiple issues that were being fought for during this
time. The modern business corporation, modern politics, the modern presidency, a modern vision
of the international order, and modern consumer capitalism were all born in these years
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(Daniel,2019). They addressed social and industrial justice and stood for equality. Progressives
aimed to get rid of the government of all special treatment.
Paragraph 6 – Progressive Achievements
This 20th-century achievement of the progressives was an overhaul of government effects
of capitalism on citizens and communities. In Roosevelt's speech he states,
Two kinds of
men . . . appear as leaders in time of change. . . . On one side there are the . . . men who have
no confidence in the people—who have no passionate convictions—men who believe that all
wholesome reforms proceed downward from the educated to the multitudes; who regard with
contempt, qualified by terror, appeals to the popular conscience or to popular intelligence
(Daniel,2019). He was trying to get his point across that the right leaders would make the best
decisions based on the common good. When justice is involved, there should be clarity
brought upon laws and policies and they should be set.
Conclusion
Roosevelt's speech moved many thoughts of others during this time. The absolute goal of
progressivism is to give people control over what is being governed. Progressives are visionaries,
they have faith and fight for a better movement for humanity. Roosevelt believed that those who
have wrong beliefs are not able to expand their mind to future equality and justice for all. The
Progressives changed the world because they believed in change and that there is a greater good
for humanity.
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Amanda Onion, Missy Sullivan, Matt Mullen and Christian Zapata. (2009).Theodore
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Progressive Era to the New Era, 1900-1929 | AP US History Study Guide from The Gilder
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