The Progressive Movement was a combo of a variety of ideas and activities of reformist groups, it lasted from 1890 to 1920 and covered social reform issues such as female suffrage, education, working conditions, unionization, urbanization, industrialization and child labor. Political reforms were also included, they fought corruption, bribery and the regulation of Big Business and corporations. The first regulatory commissions were established, they created licenses for professionals like pharmacists, veterinarians, and undertakers.
Colonists relied on fishing and whaling. They became craftsmen and merchants, building and selling boats and lumber. New England settlers were Puritans, hard working, and very religious. ... The people of the middle colonies supported religious freedom and tolerance and had a diverse population with different ethnicities.
