Question

Which of the following describes some impacts of social reform in the early 1900s?

Women were given the freedom to work in any job they wanted.

Progressives merged with the American Federation of Labor.

The Populists became a major political party.

The workday was shortened and child labor was banned.

Answer 1

The workday was shortened, and child labor was banned.

Answer 2

The correct option is D. The workday was shortened, and child labor was banned.

During the Progressive Era which took place from 1900 to 1920, the country dealt with the problems which resulted from industrialization and urbanization. Progressivism, an urban, middle‐class reform movement, supported the government taking a greater role in addressing such issues as the control of big business and the welfare of the public.