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.
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According to the Jane Addams Hull House Association Web site, Jane Addams founded Hull House in 1889.
See http://www.hullhouse.org/aboutus/history.html
Teaching of english was a common activity at Hull House in Chicago.
The government was willing to use force to end strikes
Government corruption was fought by progressives and muckrakers- apex
All of the above ~Apex