During the Progressive Era, reformers also focused on child labor reform and women's suffrage, leading to significant societal changes. The campaign against child labor resulted in stronger regulations and the eventual establishment of the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938, which set minimum age requirements and working conditions for youth. Concurrently, the women's suffrage movement culminated in the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote, which empowered women politically and contributed to broader social changes advocating for equality and civil rights.
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. ) (Unit 8 Lesson 2) Remember that your response must be a minimum of three sentences!
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