How America became Great | Part 21
Chapter 21: Progressive Era
### Chapter 21: Progressive Era
The Progressive Era (1890s-1920s) emerged as a response to the social and economic challenges of the Gilded Age. Reformers sought to address issues like child labor, poor working conditions, and political corruption. Figures like Theodore Roosevelt championed antitrust laws and conservation efforts. Women's suffrage gained momentum, culminating in the 19th Amendment in 1920. This era of reform aimed to create a more just and equitable society, emphasizing the need for government intervention.
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