Progressive Movement

Progressive Reformers advocated for laws to control big companies in order to prevent them from unfairly dominating markets or exploiting workers. This is known as the regulation of ______ businesses.

Progressive Reformers worked hard to win the right for women to vote, which they achieved with the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920. What is another term for the right to vote? Women's ______

Progressive Reformers fought for better working conditions, shorter hours, and higher wages for workers, leading to laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act, which set minimum wages and maximum working hours. What term is used to describe the fight for fair treatment of workers and improved working conditions? Labor ______

Progressives pushed for changes to make government more accountable and responsive to the needs of ordinary people. What term describes the process of citizens directly selecting their representatives? Direct election of ______.

Progressive Reformers advocated for laws to ensure the safety and quality of products, leading to regulations such as the Pure Food and Drug Act, which aimed to prevent the sale of contaminated or harmful food and drugs. What term is used to describe the advocacy for laws that protect consumers from unsafe products? Consumer ______.

Progressive Reformers were concerned about preserving natural resources and passed laws to protect forests, parks, and wildlife, such as the creation of national parks like Yellowstone and Yosemite. What term is used to describe the act of preserving and safeguarding the environment and its resources? Environmental ______.