USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Progressive Era (1896–1917) was a period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States focused on defeating corruption, monopoly, waste and inefficiency.

Detailed explanation-2: -The early 20th century was an era of business expansion and progressive reform in the United States. The progressives, as they called themselves, worked to make American society a better and safer place in which to live. They tried to make big business more responsible through regulations of various kinds.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Progressive movement began with a domestic agenda. Progressives were interested in establishing a more transparent and accountable government which would work to improve U.S. society.

Detailed explanation-4: -Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877. Rise of Industrial America, 1876-1900. Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929.