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- Voting rights: During the Progressive Era, the push for voting rights included efforts to secure suffrage for women and to eliminate corrupt practices such as voter intimidation and bribery.
- Prohibition: The Progressive Era saw the passage of the 18th Amendment which prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages.
- Public safety: Progressives worked to improve public safety by advocating for workplace safety regulations, food and drug regulations, and the establishment of consumer protection agencies.