Question

u.s. history benchmark 1 item set 3 source 1 events related to industrialization in the united states direct primary process was introduced the central pacific and union pacific railroads were joined rockefeller created the standard oil company carnegie purchased a steel mill in homestead the interstate commerce act was passed pursuer published the journal of health based on source 1, what is one specific impact of the progressive movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? the progressive movement aimed to improve living conditions in tenements. the progressive movement worked to end corrupt practices of political machines. the progressive movement worked to expand suffrage rights for african americans. the progressive movement helped to pass legislation that improved working conditions.

Explanation:

1. Option A describes an aim, not an achieved impact.
2. Option B: While Progressives targeted political machines, this is not reflected as a completed outcome in the provided source.
3. Option C: Expanding suffrage for African Americans was not a key success of the Progressive Movement; in fact, many Progressives supported disenfranchisement.
4. Option D: The Interstate Commerce Act (listed in Source 1) is an example of Progressive-era legislation that addressed industrial/working conditions, making this a specific, achieved impact.

Answer:

D. The progressive movement helped to pass legislation that improved working conditions.