The Progressive Movement

Between 1890 and 1919, a new era of reforms began. These reforms were put forth by people who called themselves Progressives. The progressives wanted to confront the problems brought on by America's industrialization. For example, Progressives wanted to improve poor working conditions, reform the corrupt systems of political machines, and regulate big business. This progressive movement was successful in carrying out reforms at the local, state, and national level.
The progressive movement of the early 1900s was successful in carrying out reforms in local governments.…