History of the United States

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

To provide adult mentors to boys and girls in need of them

they had a duty to improve society.

The government was willing to use force to end strikes

The ILGWU (International Ladies Garment Workers Union did not exist at the time of the Triangle Shirtwaist fire. The union was the LGWU (Ladies Garment Workers Union). It grew because of the fire.

the federal income tax was unconstitutional

dominated industries so much that other companies could not compete

Cash crops could be ruined by a single disease.

Fair prices for shipping(Apex)

The state government sent troops to end it (apex)