Progressive Era reform movements

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Historians refer to the period from the 1890s to the 1920s in the United States as the Progressive

Era.

During the Progressive Era, many Americans were concerned about social problems created by the rapid industrialization and urbanization of the late 1800s, a period called the Gilded Age. To solve these problems, individuals advocated for reforms that they thought would improve society and help the country

progress.

Match each challenge from the Gilded Age with the Progressive Era reform movement that it prompted.

The women's suffrage movement demanded voting rights so women could have a voice in government.

The social gospel movement urged Christians to apply biblical principles by helping struggling families, especially in cities.

The education movement aimed to expand school access and refocus education on critical thinking skills.

The settlement house movement called for housing reforms and provided services to improve living conditions.

The temperance movement encouraged people to drink less and pressured lawmakers to limit the production and sale of alcohol.

The labor reform movement called for child labor laws, workplace safety regulations, and stronger labor unions.

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Growing poverty in cities left many immigrant and working-class families without basic necessities.

Excessive alcohol use was associated with lower economic productivity and increased violence.

Many industrial workers, including women and children, faced long hours, low pay, and unsafe working environments.

Women were not allowed to vote and did not have the same legal rights as men.

Schools were not available for everyone, and traditional education was often ineffective and focused on memorization.

Overcrowded tenement houses had poor sanitation, widespread disease, and unsafe living conditions.

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