The Effects of American Reform Movements in the 1900s :: American America History

The Effects of the Statesn Reform Movements in the 1900sLiving in the United States of America is either ab come in luck. The luck to lose a good job, make money, and carry on a life of good quality in other words, the opportunity to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. However the opportunity for many people was not somewhat through out the 1800s. Certain groups of people did not hold the sanctioned rights that were guaranteed by the Constitution. In fact, most of the people that had opportunity were the blind drunk blanched men, and few other people ever had any chances to lead a good life. For example, at the closing curtain of the 1800s African Americans had some rights, however a lot of their rights were severely limited by laws that were made by the wealthy white men. Also, Native Americans didnt have any rights at solely they werent even considered United States citizens. So how did the United States go from a country that only benefited white men to a land of opportunity for everyone? The answer to this is through reform movements. The many reform movements through out United States History as shaped American Society and shade to what it is today. For example, the Progressive movement saw many laws passed which are still in effect today. Also, without the Civil Rights movements we would still be living in a hypocritical, racist society.In the late 1800s a group of Americans decided that something needed to be done about the decline of moral and honourable values in most Americans. These people called themselves the progressives and started one of the most all-round(prenominal) reform movements in the United States to this day. Progressivism became so widespread that by the end of World War I, anyone who didnt agree with Progressive ideals was labeled a communist. The Progressives had four major goals that they wished to accomplish. These four goals were to democratize America, to Americanize America, the humanization of capitalist economy and rationalization of the economy. Each goal dealt with a different aspect of Americas society that the Progressives thought needed help. The way these goals were accomplished was to get laws passed that would reform the practices of many Americans. Progressives held that in order to bring American covering fire to its old time, rural values people would need to attend church service more.