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Early Progressivism

Question 5 • FL-2100310-United States History A

In which area did Progressive attempts at reform succeed in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Answer
A
political corruption
B
safer food and medicine
C
minority rights
D
length of workday

Explanation

Progressive reformers won laws that improved the safety and labeling of food and medicine. For example, the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act were passed in 1906. Reforms were less successful at ending political corruption, protecting minority rights, or consistently shortening the workday.

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