Question

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3. Of the five government officials (La Folette, Cleveland, Roosevelt, Taft and Wilson) who played a major role in passing reforms during the Progressive Era, which do you believe had the greatest impact on American society both at the time and today? Defend your answer with two examples of how their reforms impacted American at the time and one example of how their reforms still impact America today. Be sure to include appropriate facts and details in your answer.

Answer 1

Theodre Rossevelt has created maximum impact on American economy which is still felt today because of large scale changes and implementing new policies.

Roosevelt implemented the Federal deposit insurance corporation to protect depositors account and launched SEC which is still been recognised as most transparent and effective policy in mergers and acquisition and corporate governance

The famous social security Act which was revolutionary and first time offered unemployment insurance and pensions. This policy is still been absorbed and had massive impact in lifting US Economy from recession in 2008.

Roosevelt largely created Long term effects through 3rd American Revolution and schemes like AAA, PWA, CCC, and TVA.