The Progressive Movement was a welcoming concept to many Americans. As America continued to progress, the people needed a government that was also changing. Thus, “as Americans ushered in a new century, they began to demand change, equality, and reform, and the Progressive Era was born.” (The Progressive Era, nd) The current president's first campaign slogan sounded incredibly familiar to the progressive movement. As in the late 19th century, citizens were tired of the status quo and wanted an entirely new direction for the country and were promised "change." As both generations will learn, there is a fine line between change and disappointment. Progressives have been successful in areas of government regarding reform, regulation, as well as implementing changes to help shape the American government we have today. Looking at what the three progressive presidents, Roosevelt, Taft and Wilson, and what the Progressive Party accomplished was instrumental in shaping America's future, and it is nothing short of remarkable. There is the Panama Canal, Hepburn...