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What accounts for the success of the prohibition movement in the US during the era of progressive reform?
Prohibition is an example of social engineering, a concept favored by Progressives.
Who did progressives believe should protect public against the abuses of big business?
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Why was prohibition repealed in the 1920s?
National Prohibition in the US was repealed because 74% of the voters had come to believe that it failed in its purpose but also created enormous and serious problems.
How prohibition came to be viewed as a problem?
As it became increasingly clear that National Prohibition was failing to prevent the consumption of alcohol and also that Prohibition itself was creating more and more serious problems, people came to believe that Prohibition was a bigger problem that the consumption of alcohol.
Why was prohibition regarded as a progressive issue?
Progressives believed they were doing mankind a favor by getting rid of alcohol. They thought it might make life better for people, but to be honest it wasn't very progressive.
What accounts for the success of the prohibition movement in the US during the era of progressive reform?
Prohibition is an example of social engineering, a concept favored by Progressives.
What motivated progressives and industrialists to unite in the push prohibition?
Progressives wanted to reduce alcohol abuse, drunkenness, and their associated issues (crime, poverty, etc.) and industrialists wanted to battle absenteeism in the workplace. Thus, the groups united to fight for prohibition.
Progressives believe in what?
Generally they believe in change.
What were the prime goals of earnest progressives?
the direct election of senators, women's suffrage and i think prohibition
Who did efficiency progressives believe that cities should be run by?
Efficiency progressives believe that cities should be ran by the government.
What did Progressives generally believe there should be?
Progressives wanted economic reform, and a more liberal social environment.
Prohibition wasnt a typical progressive era issue?
Prohibition was a typical Progressive era program. The desire was to force people to do what the Progressives thought they should do rather than what people really wanted to do.
Progressives and immigrants differ about saloons?
In the early 20th century, the big issue of the day was liquor. Progressives wanted the Prohibition of alcohol, while immigrants wanted saloons to stay open so they could get drinks.
What did progressives believe was the key to improving government?
ruling the world
Who were the progressives what did they believe?
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Who tend to believe that the New Deal did not do enough for people?
Socialists and Progressives
What name was given to reformers who believe in progress and wanted to works for it?
progressives
