Which of the following best describes the Progressive movement?(1 point)

Question

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an undertaking intended to limit democratic reforms in government
an undertaking intended to limit democratic reforms in government

an attempt to address the problems associated with the Gilded Age
an attempt to address the problems associated with the Gilded Age

an enterprise focused on preventing businesses from being regulated
an enterprise focused on preventing businesses from being regulated

an effort to roll back the social reforms of the Populist movement

Answer 1

The best description of the Progressive movement from the options provided is:

an attempt to address the problems associated with the Gilded Age.

The Progressive movement sought to address issues such as social injustice, economic inequality, political corruption, and the effects of industrialization and urbanization that emerged during the Gilded Age.