Progressive-era immigration formed part of a larger process of worldwide migration that was set in motion by industrial expansion and the decline of traditional agriculture.

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The Progressive Era (roughly from the 1890s to the 1920s) saw significant immigration to the United States, which was indeed part of a larger global migration trend. This period was marked by rapid industrialization and economic expansion, which created a demand for labor in industrial centers around the world, including the U.S. At the same time, many traditional agricultural economies were in decline, partly due to the same industrialization process and changes in land use, pushing people to migrate in search of better opportunities.

Progressive-Era Immigration Formed Part of a Larger Process of Worldwide