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During the Progressive Era, Americans were on a course to change the nation. Activists were united by a rejection of the laissez-faire attitude of the Gilded Age. -----------------------------------areaegalitarianism, or the fundamental equality of all people. ------------------------------------------------------ area slavery and the limitation of voting to white, male, land owners flew in the face of that sentiment. Though slavery was later outlawed and voting rights were extended to all men, true egalitarianism had not yet been reached. Women, minorities, and immigrants were still treated as second-class citizens.

Click and drag the correct phrases that complete the sentences. (8.1) TEKS - 3(C), 6(A), 21(A)(1 point)

1 Laissez-faire, a policy that the government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy, had been cast aside in favor of the expansion of
2 While reformers were predominantly middle class, educated, and white, there were Progressives in both parties and among different groups
3 New technology and new markets led to huge economic growth. The American population almost doubled between 1870 and 1900
4 Originally, American egalitarianism meant that there were no rigid social classes, such as the “Lords” and “Dukes” of England. However,

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1. Laissez-faire, a policy that the government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy, had been cast aside in favor of the expansion of **regulatory measures and social reforms.**

2. While reformers were predominantly middle class, educated, and white, there were Progressives in both parties and among different groups **advocating for various social causes, including labor rights, women's suffrage, and civil rights.**

3. New technology and new markets led to huge economic growth. The American population almost doubled between 1870 and 1900, **resulting in increased urbanization and a shift in societal norms.**

4. Originally, American egalitarianism meant that there were no rigid social classes, such as the “Lords” and “Dukes” of England. However, **the reality of social inequities persisted, particularly regarding race and gender issues.**