They were kept hostage for 444 days
The Progressive Era of the United States was part of an era from 1890 to 1920 when many american countries were seeking to modernize government and streamline democracy, in latin america many of the newly founded democracies were dealing in this period with social movements that demanded parties and offices to no longer be held by oligarchies. In the U.S. progressists hoped to create, through political, economical and social reforms, a more just, efficient and inclusive government, actively opposing corruption and the established political machinery, in that way they sought to be better able to bring about positive change.
Some of the national-level reforms realized by progressists are: the imposition of income tax, direct election of senators, prohibition, anti-fraud election reforms and legalizing women's vote.
Northern: No slaves, mostly republican (our democrat) ideas, economy was based on trade and business
Southern: Slavery was supported, mostly (our idea of) republican, their economy was based on plantations and slaves
Hope this helps! Please let me know if I'm wrong or missed something. :)
