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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.
middle class whites
As a riot by workers
As a dangerous anarchist movementAmericans seen labor unions as a threat. This was broken up and some got killed.
The government was willing to use force to end strikes
the oil industry
It would increse the money supply.
lack of windows
During the Homestead Act of 1892 the state militia was sent to end the strike.
Private security was hired to protect strikebreakers during the 1892 Homestead strike.
The union quickly organized almost all female clothing workers in the city.
The political goal of farmers was lower prices for grain storage.
Government corruption was fought by progressives and muckrakers- apex
Because all three major candidates were Progressive, Progressive votes were split.
