Which of the following was a political and social movement intended to address problems associated with urbanization and industrialization? A) the labor movementB) the suffrage movementC) the progressive movementD) the temperance movement

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16 September, 23:57

Which of the following was a political and social movement intended to address problems associated with urbanization and industrialization? A) the labor movementB) the suffrage movementC) the progressive movementD) the temperance movement

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Pirate · Answer 1

C) the progressive movement.

Explanation:

The progressive movement is the name given to the period from the 1890s to 1920s when American society witnessed social and political reformers to make society a better place to live. progressive reformers stood against the corrupt political practices, negative effects of industrialization and urbanization, to curb the monopolies of big corporations, etc.

Justin Walsh · Answer 2

B) The Suffrage movement

Explanation:

The Industrial revolution that started in 1800s changed the lives of Americans and as the urban areas grew quickly only one percent of the population started to control 70 percent of Americas' wealth.

Immigration and political corruption were other problems that people faced during the last decade of 19th century. Those who fought to address the problems caused by political corruption, immigration and industrialisation were called progressives.

The progressive era lasted from 1890 till 1920, Edith Abbott, Grace Abbott and Sophonisba Breackinridge were some of the influential progressive reformers