Use information from paragraphs 1-2 to answer the following question. Progressive Era was a period of economic, political, and social reform in the United States. The era began in the 1890's, during a...

Extracted text: Use information from paragraphs 1-2 to answer the following question. Progressive Era was a period of economic, political, and social reform in the United States. The era began in the 1890's, during a nationwide economic depression, and was over by the time the United States entered World War I in 1917. Many of the reforms of the Progressive Era were enacled at the local and state levels. However, the U.S. Congress also adopted some key measures. Industry in the United States had grown swiftly during the 1800's. This fast growth caused such problems as corrupt politics, city slums, and poor working conditions in factories and mines. In the 1890's and early 1900's, many reformers helped bring about laws aimed at relieving these problems. These reformers began to call themselves progressives about 1905. Which statement most accurately defines progressive as it is used in the text? O happening or developing gradually over a period of time O of or relating to the progressive tense of a verb O using or interested in new or modern ideas O moving forward 1 3 4 6 7 8 9. 10 Next Support | Schoology Blog | PRIVACY POLICY Terms of Use English 30°F Partly sunny ere to search 近