The Progressive Era was a transformative period in American history, marked by social and political reforms from the 1890s to the 1920s. It addressed issues like political corruption, economic inequality, labor conditions, and corporate power. Key achievements included the Seventeenth and Nineteenth Amendments, the establishment of the Federal Reserve, and the introduction of child labor laws. Influential figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Jane Addams led the movement, which also saw the rise of muckraking journalism.
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The ______ Era spanned from the 1890s to the 1920s, marking significant reforms in American society due to the challenges posed by swift industrial and urban growth.
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During this era, there was a push for ______ democracy, the use of scientific methods in governance, increased efficiency in industry, and the rise of ______ journalism to uncover and address societal issues.
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Significance of the Seventeenth Amendment
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Purpose of the Federal Reserve System
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Impact of the Nineteenth Amendment
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During the ______ Era, there was a conviction that societal issues could be addressed using ______ methods.
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______ reform was key, with a push for mandatory schooling and broadening of ______ to foster an educated populace.
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The period also saw the introduction of ______ laws, betterment of work conditions, and the founding of ______ to aid the urban impoverished.
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Definition of Muckrakers
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Ida Tarbell's Exposé Subject
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Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' Impact
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Theodore Roosevelt's 'Square Deal' emphasized ______, corporate regulation, and protecting consumers.
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Woodrow Wilson's 'New Freedom' sought to increase ______ and diminish the power of large corporations.
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______ Addams established Hull House and was a pioneer in the field of social work.
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Jacob Riis used his ______ and writings to expose the harsh conditions faced by the urban poor, influencing housing reforms.
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Key principles of the Progressive Era
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Progressive Era's influence on later movements
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Progressive Era's contribution to regulatory frameworks
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History
The Progressive Era: Sociopolitical Transformation in America
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The Rise of Progressive Reforms in the United States
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The Progressive Era in the United States
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The Emergence of Business Progressivism in the 1920s
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