Question

To what extent was the progressive era a reaction to the rapid industrialization of the late 19th century and 20th century?

Answer 1

Causes : Growth of industries and Growth of Cities

The progressive movement Effects:

Political

• Party primaries
• Split in Republican party, 1912
• Decline of machine politics
• Votes for women

Social

• Laws protecting workers
• Settlement houses and social work
• Birth control for women
• Beginning of civil rights movement for African American

Economic:

• Conservation of land and water
• Regulation of business
• Lower tariffs
• Reformed banking system
• Federal income tax

Step-by-step explanation:

Basically the changes in political, social, and economically around that time period is the reaction to the new big changes during the progressive era.

Answer 2

largely characterized by social activisms and political changes

Step-by-step explanation:

The Progressive Era was a period from the 1890s to the 1920s characterized by widespread social activism and political reform across the United States. It's goal was to address the new problems originated by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption. These problems included: violence, racism, poverty, monopoly and corruption by large corporations.

This period also saw the rise in proponents of the Social Darwinists who believed that "only the strong survive". This was vehemently opposed by the progressives who suggested that violence, racism and all social negatives of this time could be eradicated by good education, safer environment, and an honest government.