Many events occurred in the beginning of 16th
century, a few years before Martin Luther began the Protestant Reformation. It includes clergy abuse. This led to people criticizing
the Catholic Church. However, there was
a split of religion over doctrine, not corruption or clergy abuse.
The Progressive Era was primarily concerned with making government responsible for the needs of the people.
Jamestown
On May 13 they picked Jamestown, Virginia for their settlement, which was named after their King, James I. The settlement became the first permanent English settlement in North America.
Your answer is Enslaved Africans.
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