The Progressive Era of government regulation focused on
A. increasing environmental protection and strengthening the EPA.
B. stopping corrupt business practices, such as the selling of unsafe food and drugs.
C. strengthening consumer protection by preventing credit agencies from gouging individuals with high levels of debt.
D. bolstering worker safety by increasing the power of unions and forcing better safety practices on businesses.
E. regulating troubled economic sectors, such as banking.
Answer: B
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