Why did the perfect society Americans hoped to achieve by 1900 fall short?

Question: Why did the perfect society Americans hoped to achieve by 1900 fall short!?

Okay, I'm very confused!. I need to include points regarding (1) big business, (2) the West and (3) small town / city life!. Any ideas!? I'm not looking for a full-blown essay obviously, just some pointers!.!.!.!? =)

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~JessWww@QuestionHome@Com

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jess -

the goal was a more perfect america through mores that were instilled in their members!. this would translate throughout all echelons of society and pass down to the most rudimentary culture!.

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