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Which of the following reasons led to the origination of the Progressive movement?

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passage of antitrust laws and regulations

passage of antitrust laws and regulations

renewed interest in regulating big business

renewed interest in regulating big business

significant decrease in the American population

significant decrease in the American population

rising social problems caused by rapid growth in cities

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rising social problems caused by rapid growth in cities

The Progressive movement began largely as a response to urbanization and industrialization — overcrowding, poor sanitation, unsafe working conditions, political corruption, and other social problems — which spurred calls for reform and regulation.