Which of the following describes the Progressive Era?

Question

A. A period in which some go rich while others stayed poor.
B. A time of new laws designed to create a more equal society.
C. A time of industrialization and urbanization in America
D. All of the above

Answer 1

D. All of the above

The Progressive Era, which roughly spanned from the 1890s to the 1920s, was characterized by significant social, political, and economic changes. This era included widening income disparities (A), efforts to implement reforms through new laws aimed at addressing social injustices and inequalities (B), as well as significant industrialization and urbanization (C). Therefore, all of the statements accurately describe aspects of the Progressive Era.