What was the state of progressivism by 1920?
A) It lost ground in the White House, but was promoted by members of Congress and by legislators at the state and local levels.
B) It lost ground in Congress but remained influential in the White House, inspiring many of Harding's economic policies.
C) It continued to inspire liberal intellectuals who were encouraged by the passage of the Prohibition amendment.
D) It inspired Warren Harding to campaign for the presidency as a reformer, much as Wilson and Roosevelt had done before him.
E) It was effectively over and without support at the national, state, and local levels, thanks to the results of the Great War.

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By 1920, progressivism had lost ground in the White House as Wilson's presidency came to an end, but it remained influential at the state and local levels as well as in Congress. Many of Harding's economic policies were inspired by progressive ideas, but he did not campaign as a full-fledged reformer. The passage of the Prohibition amendment did not necessarily indicate ongoing support for progressivism, as Prohibition was not necessarily a purely progressive movement. Therefore, choice A is the most accurate depiction of the state of progressivism by 1920.

What Was the State of Progressivism by 1920