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The Progressive movement was a turn-of-the-century political movement interested in furthering social and political reform, curbing political corruption caused by political machines, and limiting the political influence of large corporations.

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The American Federation of Labor (AFL) was a national labor organization that was active during the Progressive Era. It was founded in 1886 and was made up of skilled workers from different industries. The AFL focused on improving working conditions and wages for its members through collective bargaining and strikes. Unlike the Knights of Labor, the AFL did not advocate for social and political reforms, and instead focused solely on economic issues. The AFL was led by Samuel Gompers, who served as its president for many years.

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The of 1873 was a financial crisis that began in the united states and quickly spread to Europe. It was by the collapse of the investment bank Jay Cooke and Company, which had invested heavily in railroad construction. The crisis led to a severe economic depression that lasted for several years.

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the scientific management was a management theory developed during the progressive era by Frederick Winslow Taylor. It aimed to improve efficiency and productivity in the management practices. the involved breaking down tasks into smaller parts and using time and motion studies to find the most efficient way of performing each task.

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The Progressive Era saw the rise of a new consumer culture in the United States. This was due in part to the increasing availability of consumer goods and the development of new advertising techniques that targeted consumers. Advertisements appealed to people's desires for the latest products, and encouraged them to purchase goods on credit. The growth of department stores and mail-order catalogs also made it easier for people to buy goods, regardless of where they lived.

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The Knights of Labor was a labor organization that was active during the Progressive Era. It was founded in 1869 and aimed to unite workers across different industries to improve working conditions and promote social justice. The organization was known for its advocacy of an eight-hour workday, equal pay for men and women, and the abolition of child labor. The Knights of Labor also played a key role in organizing strikes and boycotts to pressure employers to make concessions to workers.

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The working class lived daily with overcrowding, inadequate water facilities, unpaved streets, and disease.