The First Target of Progressive Reform Was

question 26

Multiple Choice

The first target of Progressive reform was

• A) temperance.
• B) the cities.
• C) legislation concerning factories.
• D) food and drug legislation.
• E) woman suffrage.

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Definitions:

Economy Growth

An increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time.

Open Market Operations

The purchase and sale of government bonds by a central bank as a means to regulate the economy's money supply and adjust interest rates.

Inflation

The speed at which the overall price level of goods and services increases, leading to a decline in the currency's buying power.

Interest Rates

The cost of borrowing money or the reward for saving, usually presented as a percentage.