What best describes the progressive era

Explanation:

Progressive Era is the period of US history from the 1890s to the 1920s.An era of  social and political reform aimed at making progress toward a better society. The reformers sought to harness the power of the federal government to eliminate unethical and unfair business practices, reduce corruption, and counteract the negative social effects of industrialization. During this  Era, protections for workers and consumers were strengthened and women achieved the right to vote.

lol   that was   funny : >

if you could provide an excerpt for me to read i could