From the rise of the twentieth century until 1920, the Progressive Era took shape. The economy became dominated by corporate giants just as workers began to unionize. This reform movement known as progressivism arose in response to problems caused by industrialization. The Progressive Era shone a...

. Analyze the roots of progressivism and the various elements that made up the progressive coalition. Show particularly the role of muckraking journalists and female reformers in arousing public opinion in favor of the reform. The growth of industry and cities were the two main things that starte...

Laura Jane Addams was born September 06, 1860 in the small town of Cedarville, Illinois. Jane, or "Jennie" as she was called during her childhood, was the eighth child of John Huy and Sarah Addams. Shortly after giving birth to her ninth child, which died during it's birth, Sarah Addams passed aw...