During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, American leaders from both political parties and numerous third parties believed the power of the monopolies was eroding democracy and widening economic inequality threatened the founding notion of the pursuit of happiness. Yet, as the progressive reform led to a larger and more powerful national government, the United States joined the Allies against the Central Powers in Europe in 1917 and suppressed vocal opposition against America's involvement in that war. Discuss the benefits and risks of a more powerful federal governmen