Significant Changes In The United States From 1865 To 1929

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Ava Puccio Change in the United States From 1865 to 1929, the United States underwent significant transformations in various aspects of life. Three key areas that saw notable changes during this period were the progressive responses to societal issues, the forms of entertainment, and the status of women before and after suffrage. G) African American Progressives shaped the world and fought for social justice, civil rights, and equality. Booker T. Washington was an African American educator and leader who advocated for labor and sufficiency for the Black community. He believed that white and black people did not have to exactly hang out together but should work together for progress. He believed that African Americans should focus on finding …show more content…

Vuadville was a popular new form of live entertainment that featured 10-12 acts in one show for only a nickel. Its motto was “If you don’t like this, wait a few minutes.” It featured a large variety of acts including comedy, music, and more. The shows were for people of different backgrounds and social classes. It was big business and there were about 25,000 performers across the United States. It was very successful and all over the country. Another form of entertainment was Coney Island. It was in New York and was a fun and interactive amusement park with attractions such as the freak show, Luna land, Steeplechase Park and more. The whole island was nothing but crazy attractions and kept people entertained and happy. Like George Tilyou said, “We Americans want either to be thrilled or amused, and we are ready to pay well for either sensation.” So, this place was a hit and had people coming from all over to experience the …show more content…

Before the suffrage movement, women in the United States were largely confined to traditional roles and had limited opportunities for active participation in public life. A significant number of women became engaged in the fight for women's suffrage and other social causes. Women like Jane Addams who say that women should be granted the right to vote because they care the most and do the most. In “Ballot Necessary for Women”, she states “Logically, its electorate should be made up of those who can bear a valiant part in this arduous contest, those who in the past have at least attempted to care for children, to clean houses, to prepare foods...”Her point is that women already do so much hard work for the world, they should be qualified enough to partake in voting. Through protests, writings and speeches, women were finally able to vote in

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