According to information found on Google, the complete question is as follows: Which of the following reasons led to the origination of the Progressive movement?
A. passage of antitrust laws and regulations
B. renewed interest in regulating big business
C. significant decrease in the American population
D. rising social problems caused by rapid growth in cities
The correct answer is D.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Progressive Movement emerged in the 1890s and continued until the 1920s as a response to the political, socials and economic problems caused by the rapid growth in cities that came with the American Industrial Revolution.
In general, the movement was characterized for its numerous social and political reforms that aimed at counteracting the negative social effects of industrialization which, among others, included government corruption, unfair business practices, violation of people's right to express, bad working conditions, lack of legislation that protected consumers' rights and the natural environment and a poor quality in public education.