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1870-1920
In the United States from 1870 to 1920, there were a series of problems and a series of reforms. The following are some of the major issues and reforms undertaken during this period -
Industrialization and labor issues
The industrialization process has brought about large-scale urbanization and factorization, and workers are faced with poor working conditions, long working hours and low wages. In order to solve these problems, the labor movement arose and promoted the formation of labor unions and the protection of labor rights. The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1886 was designed to break up monopolies and promote fair competition. -
Social inequality
Industrialization has led to the widening of the gap between the rich and the poor, leading to social discontent and the rise of socialist thoughts. In response to this problem, the Progressive Era began implementing a series of reforms, such as monopoly enforcement, anti-corruption campaigns, labor protection policies, and child labor bans. -
Political corruption and westward Movement
At the end of the 19th century, the American political system had a serious problem with corruption, and collusion between politicians and businessmen was widespread. In addition, the westward movement led to the encroachment and expropriation of indigenous lands. These issues led to a series of political and social reforms, such as the Antioch Corruption Act and the re-establishment of Indigenous protections. -
Racial discrimination and the Civil Rights Movement
African Americans and other minority groups faced widespread racial discrimination and denial of basic rights in the United States. The emerging civil rights movement fought for racial equality and desegregation policies, eventually leading to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voter Rights Act of 1965. -
Feminist movement
The status of women in the social and political spheres has long been limited. However, from the end of the 19th century, women began to push for reforms in women's suffrage, gender equality, and women's education. The 19th Amendment, passed in 1920, gave women the right to vote. -
1920
Between 1870 and 1920, the United States faced many challenges and problems, but also launched a series of reform movements to solve them. These reforms laid the foundation for the progress and development of American society and had a profound impact on the later reform movement.