Which of the following statements was true of the Progressive Era?(1 point)

Responses

The government embraced a laissez-faire attitude toward private life.
The government embraced a laissez-faire attitude toward private life.

The government retracted important democratic reforms.
The government retracted important democratic reforms.

The government actively sought to end racial discrimination and violence.
The government actively sought to end racial discrimination and violence.

The government took a more active role in regulating business.

1 answer

The statement that was true of the Progressive Era is:

The government took a more active role in regulating business.

During the Progressive Era (roughly 1890s to 1920s), there was a significant movement toward government regulation of business practices, with reforms aimed at curbing monopolies, improving labor conditions, and promoting public welfare.