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☆☆☆☆☆Progressives were interested in establishing a more transparent and accountable government which would work to improve U.S. society. These reformers favored such policies as civil service reform, food safety laws, and increased political rights for women and U.S. workers.
Financial panics
Bankruptcies
Boom and bust economy
finacial panics
Although segregation was illegal, it was still practiced. Northern cities went by custom not by laws.
The government was willing to use force to end strikes
All of the above.
During the Homestead Act of 1892 the state militia was sent to end the strike.
Women suffragists worked to achieve voting rights by organizing; holding meetings and conventions; meeting with lawmakers; by registering to vote and voting; going on hunger strikes; holding parades, marches and public demonstrations; picketing government buildings; and by organizing petition campaigns.
Organizing through local chapters
He was not satisfied with William Taft's job as president
The political goal of farmers was lower prices for grain storage.
Gave women the right to vote.
Because all three major candidates were Progressive, Progressive votes were split.
