Question

Key people that played a part in the progressive era. plzzz help 20 points!

Answer 1

The progressive era was a time of social and political reform. Here are some of the most influential people of this time.

Jacob Riis- he was a photographer who took pictures of poor areas and slums to influence social change

Florence Kelley- worked to reform working conditions for children in sweatshops

Ida B. Wells- African American journalist who covered stories over lynching and encouraged social reform

John Dewey- encouraged educational reform in schools

Upton Sinclair- exposed a meatpacking company in his book to promote reform

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