<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> The Progressive Era was a period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States that spanned from the 1890s to the 1920s . The main objectives of the Progressive movement were eliminating problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and corruption in government . </P> <P> The movement primarily targeted political machines and their bosses . By taking down these corrupt representatives in office a further means of direct democracy would be established . They also sought regulation of monopolies (Trust Busting) and corporations through antitrust laws . These antitrust laws were seen as a way to promote equal competition for the advantage of legitimate competitors . </P>

What was the major purpose of the progressive movement