The progressive era was a period of social activism and reform in the United States of America. The main objectives was to address industrialization, immigration, urbanization and corruption in the politcal system.
The Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transport of alcoholic beverages. This was the result of temperance movements that began in the 1830s. The movement grew when social problems such as poverty and drunkenness gained public attention.
The 19th amendment gave woman the right to vote in every state in the country. The ratification of the amendment showed the power of woman and lead to other reforms being changed in the future.
These two amendments along with the 16th amendment defined political change.
