Question

Which was considered a failure of Progressive Era political reforms?

the passage of the 17th and 19th Amendments
the inability to provide women the right to vote
the inability to rid politics of the influence of big business
the increase in direct democracy

Answer 1

The failure of Progressive Era political reforms is typically associated with **the inability to rid politics of the influence of big business**. While the Progressive Era saw significant advancements, such as the passage of the 17th Amendment (direct election of senators) and the 19th Amendment (women's right to vote), one of the criticisms of the era is that it did not sufficiently address the power and influence of corporations and special interests in politics. Despite efforts to promote reforms and increase direct democracy, the influence of big business remained a significant challenge.