During the Progressive Era, two significant reform movements were the women's suffrage movement and the labor movement. The women's suffrage movement aimed to secure the right to vote for women, culminating in the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women equal voting rights and marked a significant step towards gender equality in the United States. Meanwhile, the labor movement sought to address the dire working conditions and unfair labor practices faced by workers, leading to the formation of labor unions that advocated for better wages, hours, and safer working environments. These movements not only transformed social policies but also empowered marginalized groups, ultimately reshaping American societal dynamics and laying the groundwork for future civil rights initiatives.
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 TO FIVE sentences!
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