What were some problems during the Progressive Era?
What were some problems during the Progressive Era? The main objectives of the Progressive movement were addressing problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption. Social reformers were primarily middle-class citizens who targeted political machines and their bosses. Did Progressives fight for food safety? Students will be reminded that muckraking during the Progressive Era, by reformers like Upton Sinclair, brought harmful food manufacturing practices to Americans' attention. Congress passed the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act in 1906. What was a progressive era solution to tainted food? Since 1879, nearly 100 bills had been introduced...