Question

progressivism practice question
what was the main cause of the progressive movement?
select the best option.
the lack of government oversight during the industrial revolution.
the creation of the federal bank.
the increase in immigrant workers in urban cities.
the creation and use of jim crow laws in the south.

Explanation:

The Progressive movement aimed to address problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption. The lack of government oversight during the Industrial Revolution led to issues like poor working conditions, monopolies, and social inequality, which the Progressives sought to fix. The creation of the Federal Bank (the Federal Reserve was created in 1913 during the Progressive Era but was more of a reform measure rather than the main cause of the movement). The increase in immigrant workers in urban cities was a factor contributing to urban problems that Progressives addressed but not the main cause. Jim Crow laws were a separate issue of racial segregation (though some Progressives did work on racial issues, it wasn't the main impetus for the overall Progressive movement). The main cause was the need to deal with the negative impacts of the Industrial Revolution due to lack of government oversight.

Answer:

The lack of government oversight during the Industrial Revolution.