Which of the following was not a feature of Progressive Era legislative accomplishments?
A)Regulation of monopolies
B)Improvements of food and drug safety
C)Establishment of the Federal Reserve System
D)Sweeping federal powers to regulate industrial pollution

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During the Progressive Era, significant strides were made in regulating monopolies, improving food and drug safety, and establishing the Federal Reserve System. However, sweeping federal powers to regulate industrial pollution were not a feature of this period's legislative accomplishments. Environmental regulation in the form of comprehensive federal oversight of industrial pollution would not become prominent until later in the 20th century, notably with the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970.

Which of the Following Was Not a Feature of Progressive