How did the Hepburn, Pure Food and Drug, and Meat Inspection Acts advance the national progressive agenda?

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These acts were part of the Progressive Era reforms aimed at addressing problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, and corruption. They expanded the federal government's role in regulating businesses to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers, rather than focusing on the economic, reproductive rights of women, conservation efforts, or racial employment opportunities directly.

How Did the Hepburn, Pure Food and Drug, and Meat