The transition into the twentieth century oversaw the dynamic interaction and cooperation between two significant movements: progressivism and imperialism. During the Gilded Age, the United States saw mass immigration, with millions of people arriving in search of economic opportunities and a better life. The diversity of cultures and customs permanently altered the social fabric of the United States, spreading different ideologies, like socialism, anarchism, and communism. This large-scale immigration supplied factories with labor, leading to rapid industrialization which fueled economic growth. Large corporations, like Andrew Carnegie’s Steel Corporation and Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company, dominated American economies, leading to the…show more content… However, it is important to recognize that while Adams emphasized the importance of American values, she also advocated for social equality and sought to uplift immigrant communities through support services at Hull House. The Hull Houses as a whole helped many immigrants navigate the challenges of assimilation, which often did not include abandoning their own cultural identities. In doing so, Adams demonstrated a more nuanced approach to assimilation that acknowledged the importance of American values while also working towards social equality. American exceptionalism is closely tied to imperialism, as the notion of America’s unique mission to spread democracy and lead the world drove imperialist efforts. The idea of the “white man’s burden” to take care of inferior and “childlike” societies permeated through discussions of imperialism, being used to justify it. In 1904, Roosevelt added the Roosevelt Corollary to the previously established Monroe Doctrine, which reaffirmed the right of the United States to intervene in the affairs of Latin American nations to maintain stability and prevent European powers from exerting their influence over these
