The Progressive Era was a period of rapid social and political reform in the United States during the early 1900s, that ushered in comprehensive labor laws, a ban on the sale of alcohol and women’s suffrage. Progressive political leaders, such as President Theodore Roosevelt, also aimed to reduce political corruption and curtail monopolistic business practices, a complete reversal from the late 19th century’s prevalence of political and corporate exploitation.
Articles of Confederation formed the Continental Congress comprised of delegates from the colonies who were instrumental in articulating the needs of the states. The Continental Congress was instrumental in the set-up of a national government following the Declaration of Independence,
Civil liberties and the idea of liberty,equality and the right to property. I don't remember the exact one but the philosophers are john Locke and Montesquieu.
