The Gilded Age and Progressive Era, 1870s to 1920 (a) Explain why Progressive presidents reformed the Constitution in the years leading up to 1920. [10] (b) 'The most significant consequences of immigration in the period 1870-1920 were economic in nature.' How far do you agree? [20]

The Gilded Age and Progressive Era, 1870s to 1920 (a)...

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(a) Explain why Progressive presidents reformed the Constitution in the years leading up to 1920.

(b) ‘The most significant consequences of immigration in the period 1870–1920 were economic in nature.’ How far do you agree?