As a result of economic growth during the 1950s, the percentage of Americans who were in the middle class "increased dramatically". This was due primarily to the fact that there were far more jobs available, since World War II had helped create them.
Although this is slightly subjective, most historians agree that yes--it is true that <span>Jefferson's "Revolution of 1800" was not as much of a revolution as he thought, since in fact a Hamiltonian perspective ultimately ended up prevailing in American politics. </span>
The progressive era brought significant reforms to American industrial capitalism and to the American political system, through participation and activism by ordinary Americans. The progressives had organized to improve the working and living conditions for poor people, only really to address the glaring social and environmental problems, as well as expand opportunies for democratic involvement in the political system.
Based on the bill of rights, popular sovereignty, personal responsibility and the power of the government.