Pretty much all progressives sought action to control monopolies. Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft stand out as the two glaring examples of progressives who took action to control monopolies.
A constitution amendment
A constitution amendment
After the Supreme Court decision in Pollock v. Farmers' Loan and Trust, Progressives sought to create a federal income tax by Constitutional amendment.
A constitutional amendment.
A constitutional amendment.
A constitutional amendment - Apex
Progressives sought to reform the laissez-faire government by advocating for increased government intervention in the economy to address social injustices and curb corporate power. They believed that unregulated capitalism led to social inequalities and economic instability, so they pushed for regulations, antitrust laws, and social welfare programs. Their aim was to create a more equitable society by balancing the interests of businesses with the needs of workers and consumers. Ultimately, progressives sought to transform the role of government from a passive observer to an active participant in promoting social good.
Progressives favored various reforms aimed at addressing societal issues caused by industrialization and urbanization. They advocated for government intervention to regulate big businesses, improve labor conditions, and promote social justice. Key practices included the establishment of antitrust laws, women's suffrage, and social welfare programs. Overall, Progressives sought to enhance democracy and reduce corruption in politics.
Progressives had many goals. some of them were to protect consumers (look for The Jungle by Upton Sinclair), to regulate child labor (look for pictures by Lewis Hine), to improve working conditions (Again look for The Jungle and also Triangle Shirtwaist Factory), and to expand democracy (reduce power of political bosses and also women's suffrage).
The Progressives focused on the Urban poor.
The Progressives focused on the Urban poor.