USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -During the Progressive Era, protections for workers and consumers were strengthened, and women finally achieved the right to vote.

Detailed explanation-2: -The leaders of the Progressive Era worked on a range of overlapping issues that characterized the time, including labor rights, women’s suffrage, economic reform, environmental protections, and the welfare of the poor, including poor immigrants.

Detailed explanation-3: -To revitalize democracy, progressives established direct primary elections, direct election of senators (rather than by state legislatures), initiative and referendum, and women’s suffrage which was promoted to advance democracy and bring a “purer” female vote into the arena.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some children began working as young as age six in factories and mines. Children frequently worked six days a week, up to 18 hours per day. Children’s working conditions were often highly dangerous and unsanitary. Children had few breaks and might be beaten by their supervisor for talking, sitting, or making a mistake.