Away in which progressives were successful in reforming the federal government was

eliminating corruption.

trust-busting.

treating women equally.

reforming taxes.

reforming taxes.

Explanation:

The period between the 1890's to the 1920's is generally referred to as the progressive era because of the social, economic and political reform which aims to make society better. The reformers of the progressive era were success full in achieving a federal income tax based one's on the ability to pay, revised inheritances taxes and secured government regulatory bodies to check on insurance, education, public health, and banking.