What about them being rare?
In 27 BC, following the Second Triumvirate, Octavian of the Juli was named Augustus by the Roman Senate and given the tile imperator, translated as emperor, which gave him many ruling powers, including the ability to overrule Senators regarding all policy within the Empire. As a result, many recognize this date as the beginning of the Roman Empire being ruled over by an Emperor rather than a Consul as was the case during the Republic. After receiving this title Augustus was able to do as he pleased rebuilding the Roman Forum and city of Rome into a mega center of architecture and grandeur, all while doing so in the name of the restoration of the Republic
The correct answer is the progressive era.
Progressive era is the period when the power of political machines was declined.
There was political reforms and social activism in United states during this period. The main purpose for progressive movement was to eliminate problems which were being caused by immigration, urbanization, political corruption and industrialization.
This movement their aim was to target the bosses and the political machines.
The activists reformed public education, insurance, medicine, industry and finance.