US faced a number of socio-economic problems as the result of rapid industrialization and urbanization

US faced a number of socio-economic problems as the result of rapid industrialization and urbanization

The U.S. and its economy continued to expand during the Progressive Era. However, the U.S. also faced a number of socio-economic problems as the result of rapid industrialization and urbanization. Please describe some of the challenges that our growing country faced, and the political and societal solutions that were developed in response.

Respond in 300 words.

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