Which was a key historical development which led to the rise of progressivism?

Question

Question 3 options:

Jim Crow laws

American imperialism

Civil War

Urbanization

Answer 1

The key historical development that led to the rise of progressivism was Urbanization. The rapid growth of cities and the challenges that came with it, such as poverty, poor working conditions, and social inequality, motivated reformers during the Progressive Era to advocate for social, political, and economic changes to address these issues.