Progressive Reform Movement in Arkansas from 1900 to 1920 to the racism that existed in the state. There was a great need for change in the state due to the disappearance of frontier lifestyles. People began to flock to the cities in large numbers. During this period, Arkansas began to see its first major industries, namely lumbering and mining. There were many inventions during the Progressive Era that changed the way people lived. Automobiles, airplanes, electricity, and movies were all inventions created during this period. Major advances have also been made in the fields of science and medicine. There was a great need to adapt institutions to the modern way of life. The urban middle class demanded change. More people had the time and money to devote to civil reforms. The results of the progressive reform movement in Arkansas have been very impressive. Government intervention was absolutely necessary. Government action was needed to address major problems such as: big business, low wages, poor working conditions and the need for more schools. Many progressives believed it was the responsibility of the state government. Arkansas farmers did not have a strong enough voice in politics. They thought no one in power was paying attention to their cries. Farmers considered city dwellers “rich people.” Farmers found an outlet for their anger thanks to Jeff Davis. Jeff Davis was a city-raised lawyer, but he had a way of reaching out to small farmers. Davis dominated Arkansas politics for 10 years. He was seen as the champion of poor whites rather than the rich. Davis... middle of paper ... children should be vaccinated against smallpox. Cities began to build pure water systems and sewage systems, creating a much cleaner environment. Women played a larger role in establishing the Red Cross, the Arkansas Tuberculosis Association, and the Arkansas Society for Crippled Children. The Arkansas Federation of Women's Clubs began sponsoring "healthy baby" contests to promote and reward health awareness in the home. The areas that benefited most from the progressive movement in Arkansas were: education, highways, health care, prison reform, and government services. The main segment of Arkansas society that did not benefit at all was racism. Even after reform, black people were still considered unequal and told to return to Africa. Black people did not have access to many of the privileges that white people had and this did not change during this time period..

Essay / Progressive Reform Movement in Arkansas from 1900 to 1920 to the racism that existed in the state. There was a great need for change in the state due to the disappearance of frontier lifestyles. People began to flock to the cities in large numbers. During this period, Arkansas began to see its first major industries, namely lumbering and mining. There were many inventions during the Progressive Era that changed the way people lived. Automobiles, airplanes, electricity, and movies were all inventions created during this period. Major advances have also been made in the fields of science and medicine. There was a great need to adapt institutions to the modern way of life. The urban middle class demanded change. More people had the time and money to devote to civil reforms. The results of the progressive reform movement in Arkansas have been very impressive. Government intervention was absolutely necessary. Government action was needed to address major problems such as: big business, low wages, poor working conditions and the need for more schools. Many progressives believed it was the responsibility of the state government. Arkansas farmers did not have a strong enough voice in politics. They thought no one in power was paying attention to their cries. Farmers considered city dwellers “rich people.” Farmers found an outlet for their anger thanks to Jeff Davis. Jeff Davis was a city-raised lawyer, but he had a way of reaching out to small farmers. Davis dominated Arkansas politics for 10 years. He was seen as the champion of poor whites rather than the rich. Davis... middle of paper ... children should be vaccinated against smallpox. Cities began to build pure water systems and sewage systems, creating a much cleaner environment. Women played a larger role in establishing the Red Cross, the Arkansas Tuberculosis Association, and the Arkansas Society for Crippled Children. The Arkansas Federation of Women's Clubs began sponsoring "healthy baby" contests to promote and reward health awareness in the home. The areas that benefited most from the progressive movement in Arkansas were: education, highways, health care, prison reform, and government services. The main segment of Arkansas society that did not benefit at all was racism. Even after reform, black people were still considered unequal and told to return to Africa. Black people did not have access to many of the privileges that white people had and this did not change during this time period..

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