Roosevelt's presidency is often considered the beginning of the Progressive Era. Which of the following BEST defines that era? A. Journalists used the power of the media in order to force the government to make changes for the good of the American people

B. Individuals and politicians worked to make significant changes to government

C. The United States began seeking out overseas territories in order to become an empire

D. Labor began to gain more power and challenge the authority of trusts and monopolies