The Progressive Era

American reformers tackle trusts, corruption, and working conditions at century's turn.

Specifications & Metrics

era

c. 1896 – 1917

Core Principles & Analysis

• Antitrust actions broke up major industrial combinations.
• The era brought constitutional income tax and direct election of senators.
• Women's suffrage advanced at state level before the 1920 national amendment.

Sources

• Wikipedia: Progressive Era