Progressive era reformers pushed for the passage of the 18th Amendment prohibiting the sale of alcohol. Identify and explain at least two other reform movements of the era. Include the effects of the movements. (For example: Child Labor, Labor unions, Food processing, 19th Amendment. )

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(Unit 8 Lesson 2)

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Answer 1

In addition to the movement for Prohibition championed by the 18th Amendment, the Progressive Era also saw significant reform efforts surrounding child labor and women's suffrage, culminating in the passage of the 19th Amendment. The child labor reform movement sought to end the exploitation of children in factories and mines, leading to the establishment of stricter regulations on working conditions and age limits, as well as the eventual introduction of compulsory education laws. Meanwhile, the women's suffrage movement, which gained momentum during this period, successfully advocated for women's right to vote, resulting in the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, empowering women politically and paving the way for further social reforms.