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Progressive Era to New Era

1900 - 1929

A range of overlapping issues characterized this era, including labor rights, women’s suffrage, economic reform, environmental protections, and the welfare of the poor, including poor immigrants.
1900 1929 1917 United States joins the Great War withGreat Britain and France 1920 The Roaring Twenties or The New Era kicks off Popularity of Automobiles significantly changes theeconomic and social landscape for Americans 30% of total populationlive in cities 1902 NewlandsAct of 1902 1907 Appointment of the Inland WaterwaysCommission 1909 National ConservationCommission of 1909 1919 19th AmendmentPassed

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