1. America and the Progressive Movement
Progressivism expanded all throughout American cities which ended in political mechanisms full of monopolies and corrupted leaders. ... The principles of the Progressive Movement which improved the life of an average American, were to limit the power of big businesses, protect labor and by reforming the banking system. ... During his presidency Wilson was able to accomplish a new tax system in order to stop the power big business which became Clayton Antitrust Act in 1914, worked to lower tariffs by creating the Underwood tariff in 1913. ... Because Progressivism expanded all throughout Americ...
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