The Progressive Era

Question 1

What fire killed employees?

Answer 1

Triangle Shirtwaist Company. 146 where 500 employees worked; young Jewish and Italian immigrant women died.

Question 2

The progressivism of female reform organizations hoped to protect women and children from exploitation.

Answer 2

Members hoped to solve social problems and middle-class problems.

Question 3

Farm and Cities

Answer 3

The homestead act of 1862.