The Progressive Era of the United States was part of an era from 1890 to 1920 when many american countries were seeking to modernize government and streamline democracy, in latin america many of the newly founded democracies were dealing in this period with social movements that demanded parties and offices to no longer be held by oligarchies. In the U.S. progressists hoped to create, through political, economical and social reforms, a more just, efficient and inclusive government, actively opposing corruption and the established political machinery, in that way they sought to be better able to bring about positive change.
Some of the national-level reforms realized by progressists are: the imposition of income tax, direct election of senators, prohibition, anti-fraud election reforms and legalizing women's vote.
At this moment, America has dug its own grave. We should properly handle the coronavirus incident, but they still allow airplanes to be flown in and out of the state?! What? We should just elect a proper and intellectual president to lead us in our victory towards coronavirus.
The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress and, to that end, appoints the heads of the federal agencies, including the Cabinet. The Vice President is also part of the Executive Branch, ready to assume the Presidency should the need arise.
The answer to your question would be Death.
A traditional story about travels or adventures can be Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. It speaks of a group of pirates in search of a lost treasure and certainly includes travels and adventures.