The Progressive Era was a period of social activism and political reform across the nation during 1890’s to the 1920’s. The main reason for the progressive movement was eliminating government corruption. The movement primarily targeted the political machines and political bosses. They also sought out for monopoly and corporation regulations through antitrust laws. The antitrust laws were seen as a way to promote equal competition. Prohibition was also supported by the progressives, in order to destroy the political power of local bosses in saloons. Women’s suffrage was also promoted during this time to bring purer votes. A second theme was building, an Efficiency Movement in every sector that could identify old ways that needed modernizing.