Lesson 70 of 84 · Reform Movements
⭐ 30 XPThe Progressive Era
The Progressive Era was a time of social and political reform in the United States, roughly from the 1890s to the 1920s.
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The Progressive Era was a time of social and political reform in the United States, roughly from the 1890s to the 1920s. During this period, Americans sought to address the problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, and corruption in government. Progressives aimed to improve living conditions, expand democracy, and reduce the power of large corporations. They advocated for various reforms, including women's suffrage, labor rights, and better education, significantly impacting American society and laws.
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The Progressive Era spanned from the 1890s to the 1920s.
Progressives sought to address issues like poverty and government corruption.
Women's suffrage was one of the key reforms of the Progressive Era.
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