Which of the following reasons led to the origination of the Progressive movement? (1 point)

Question

• passage of antitrust laws and regulations
• renewed interest in regulating big business
O significant decrease in the American population
• rising social problems caused by rapid growth in cities

Answer 1

The reasons that led to the origination of the Progressive movement include:

• passage of antitrust laws and regulations
• renewed interest in regulating big business
• rising social problems caused by rapid growth in cities

The option regarding a significant decrease in the American population is not relevant to the causes of the Progressive movement. The Progressive movement emerged largely as a response to the challenges and issues brought about by industrialization, urbanization, and the perceived excesses of big business.