Major Reform

Definition

Major reform refers to significant changes or improvements made to a system or society in order to address widespread issues or inequalities. These reforms often involve legislative actions, grassroots movements, and shifts in public opinion.

Related terms

Social Gospel Movement: A religious movement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries that advocated for social justice based on Christian principles.

Square Deal: President Theodore Roosevelt's progressive domestic policy agenda aimed at balancing the interests of business, consumers, and labor.

Pure Food and Drug Act: A law passed in 1906 as part of progressive reforms that aimed to protect consumers from unsafe food products and regulate the pharmaceutical industry.