What similarities or differences can you identify between the Progressive Era reformers and the Populists? Look back at document 107 in Voices of Freedom (The Populist Platform) to refresh your memory.
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A similarity between the Populists and Progressive Era reformers is that they both tried to involve blacks. It was very difficult for the Populists because they were based in the South and there were numerous racial conflicts, but they still made a lot of effort to allow blacks to join (textbook 642). In the Progressive Era, the Industrial Worker of the World (IWW) was more successful in making a union that involve blacks and other minorities as well like the Chinese.
ReplyDeleteBoth parties were very unhappy about what the governments were doing at that time. They were people that represents the minorities and often hold rallies to fight for their goal. The populist party includes mostly farmers and they were highly critical of capitalism, especially banks and railroads. The progressive reformers are more on regulation and limiting corruptions within the circle of capitalism.
ReplyDeleteA large difference between the Progressive Era reformers and the Populists are that the Progressive Era reformers focused mainly upon representing the working middle to lower class and the Populists stressed improvement of working conditions for farmers, who believed they were being treated unfairly by banks and railroads. Both movements were fairly liberal and favored some government involvement in order to implement laws to make changes. The main goal for both movements was to regulate laws for the working world to improve working conditions and thus create a plane of more evenly distributed wealth.
ReplyDeleteThe similarities between the Progressive Era reformers and the populists were the peoples dissatisfaction with the government and the ability to address problems. Both seek out equal opportunities and economic equality. The populist party were majority farmers and people of lower economic status that felt industrialization has taken over. The Progressive Era reformers consist of the middle class that wanted more regulation in the economy.
ReplyDeleteBoth the Progressive Era reformers and Populists sought out to change the social, economic, and political inequality and conditions during their time. These parties represented the lesser fortunate, advocating for change and betterment . The populist party mostly consisted of farmers from the south whose primary objective was to equalize economic opportunities for everyone while the the majority of Progressive reformers sought to relinquish corruption that plagued politics. The progressive reformers were also more emphatic of social issues such as civil rights and labor relations.
ReplyDeleteI agree, but just to add on, in this time economic opportunity and politics worked hand-in-hand. Those who held the upper hand in terms of economic power also held the upper hand in terms of political power. This can even be seen today. More money means more means of corruption and infiltration into systems that should be kept just. So by relinquishing corruption that plagued politics, economic opportunities were more likely to be equalized as well.
DeleteThe progressive era reformers and populist both sought to fix the government and social policies. While the populist believed that the working people and the farmer that built up the nation should be benefiting instead of the upper class and reformers wanted to create safer working conditions for workers and better livelihood like with idea of minimum wage. They both sought better labor rights and civil rights for all people not just the upper class
ReplyDeleteThe similarities between the progressive era reformers and the populist party was their goal to unite together to change conditions of the working class, safety hazards as well as desirable living wage. The progressive era had more of a court approach with figures such as Wilson however the populist party mainly relied on rallies for their claim.
ReplyDeleteThe similarities between both parties was that they both were displeased with how the government were running and regulating things in the country. As well as they both disliked the capitalist system that the country's economy was under.
ReplyDeleteA similarity between the Progressive Era reformers and the Populists was that of the labor union. Both groups desired a structured association of workers whose purpose was to protect the privileges and interests of the workers. According to The Industrial Workers of the World and Free Speech Fights document, the Progressive Era reformers created the Industrial Workers of the World, which “…sought to mobilize the immigrant factory labor force…” (83). In The Populist Platform document, the Populists called for a permanent and perpetual union of labor forces, which was the first declaration within the platform.
ReplyDeleteThe similarities between the two parties included various things ranging from the labor union to how they dislike the way the capitalist system that was implanted into American society. Their major platform is to change the type of labor union and make America a more fair and hazard free environment when it came to the labor union.
ReplyDeleteThe similarities between both the Progressive Era reforms and the Populists were that they were both unhappy with how the government was being run and wanted a change for the better. The Populist party was mainly about the farmers and their want to equalize opportunity. The Progressive reformers worked for safer working conditions and the protection of the rights of the middle working class.
ReplyDeleteThe similarities between the progressive and populist reform is that they both supported better conditions for the minorities. These periods permitted voting, better education and working conditions for the black and minorities. These reforms helped ‘modernize’ the united states on what it is today,, helped shape the rights and ‘freedom’ for individuals today. Conditions improved for women’s because they were allowed to vote and have a stand in the office. Also many changes in the federal area, banks and railroad. Both of these movements stood up for change and better conditions for minorities and the working class.
ReplyDeleteThe similarities between the progressive reformers and the populist were that both of them were unhappy with how the government was handling big businesses. Each party wanted stricter laws in place for big businesses, making it easier for farmers and the lower class workers to make a living. The populist mainly focused on the government owning the railroads, a reshape of the currency system, etc. The progressive reformers wanted better working conditions for workers and also to have a standard "living wage"
ReplyDeleteBoth the Progressive Era Reformers and the Populists primarily focused on assuring fair wages along with abrogating the crude treatment of industry leaders on workers. Many of the Progressive Era Reformers believed in the intervention of the federal government on big businesses or at the very least the regulation of big businesses without allying with the business leaders themselves but with the workers; many Populists also agreed with this notion as stated in the article "The Populist Platform. " This article mentions that if the government does end up managing the railroads, then there should ultimately be enforced protection for workers and not further corruption with the backing of the government.
ReplyDeleteThe desire and act to organize of laboring populations in an attempt to gain a form of economic freedom that tempted to bridge cultural , racial, and gender divides can generally be said to be found in both Progressive Era Reformers and Populists. Interestingly enough this idea between the two was promoted by the same political activist ,Eugene V. Debs.
ReplyDeleteBoth the progressive Era and the populist party both had similar wants to help with the success of the working class. The populist party wanted to help farmers to enforce less taxes on crops and to help farmers who were having trouble with their crops. The progressive reformers, unlike the populist party, we're able to get these laws passed and helped the working classes. The populist party was only concerned for the farmers,while progressive reformers tried to help all working classes.
ReplyDeleteThe Populist and the Progressive Era were similar in the idea of government intervention in issues of corruption hindering the well being of the middle and working classes. While the Populists and Progressives both wanted equality they focused on separate issues such as railroad regulation to stop corruption for the Populists and on the other side Progressives fight for unions to create a livable wage and safer working conditions.
ReplyDeleteThe progressive era reformers and the populist party both wanted to strengthen the power of the working class. Both felt that the working class were being robbed of its money and rights from big businesses such as Carnegie's railroad company. Both were also in favor of labor unions .The main difference was that the populist party wanted reform for the farmers, while the progressive era reformers were looking to better all of the working class in general.
ReplyDeleteBoth parties strived for the empowerment of the working class. The Populist Party argued for labor unions, a flexible national currency, and for government to step in and regulate railroads. The Progressive Era had many ideas which include a "living wage", the push for government to begin regulating big businesses, and the regulation of both work place and consumer safety. In both, the reformers are working to aid the middle and working class.
ReplyDeleteThe Progressive Era reformers and the Populists were united in the goals of fixing the government. They were both seeking regulations by the government on big businesses, that will allow lower classes be able to fairly make a living wage.
ReplyDeleteBoth the Progressive Era reformists and the Populists were keen on fixing both the social and political issues of their era. They both wanted a better quality of life for the ordinary person. They wanted better wages and better social conditions for people like the blacks, farmers, and the poor. Their main difference was that the Progressive Era reformists wanted more government assistance in trying to improve the lives of the majority of the population.
ReplyDeleteThe Progressive Reformers and the Populists were similar as they both sought to address the socioeconomic issues that plagued America. Big businesses were monopolizing the nation’s wealth and resources. This hindered the livelihoods of people of lower socioeconomic brackets such as farmers and people of color. The Progressives believed that laborers should be allowed to have a voice when it comes to economic decision-making while the Populists believed that the government should utilize its power to end the ever-expanding economic gap between classes.
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