As the 1800's came to a close, the calendar was not the only thing which was changing. The turn of the century also saw a radical change in the ways in which Americans conducted their lives. No more were people's lives based around farms in small rural neighborhoods. Instead people moved into the cities, and factories started sprouting up in every major urban area. However, the industrialization of America also brought with it problems which …showed first 75 words of 850 total…

…showed last 75 words of 850 total…in developing home made brews. However, it was process which helped shape America. For the first time, women became very active in influencing legislation, and the democratic process. More importantly, however, were the gains made by the Progressives. They proved that they were able to unite, on a national level, to get major legislation passed. This talent enabled the Progressives to remain a major player in the American Political scene well into the twentieth century.