The question could safely be rephrased to ask, 'What Qualities Did the Few Progressive Reformers Share?'. Because, frankly there have not been that many "progressive reformers" successful enough to be notable.
And it is remarkable that two of the the most famous, and effective, reformers are of the same last name. In fact, related.
Theodore Roosevelt, first cousin to the later President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Both men rewrote the financial playbooks for their time. Both had radical, unpopular approaches to taming an out of control financial market system. Both were highly successful. Teddy Roosevelt established the National Park Service. He saved many famous landmarks from destruction by land speculators, by declaring them "National Monuments" when congress refused to declare them part of the National Park Service.
It is of course a matter of opinion, but other than these two men, each with very competitive, massive egos and a populist agenda are virtually unique among progressive reformers. And one, Theodore, was a republican.
They were white
they were middle class
Consumers.
Racial segregation in the South
racial segregation in the south-apex
The Progressives focused on the Urban poor.
Racial segregation in the South
The issue that wouldn't concern most progressives would be racial segregation in the South.
How did progessives try to improve the quality of life for the immigrants? redistribiting land to the poor.
they are controlled by humans
they are controlled by humans
Consumers.
socioeconomic issues
Some type of movement.
Most progressive agreed that the government should protect workers and help the poor. Progressivism focuses on the use of advancements in social organization and technology to improve quality of life.
The issue that wouldn't concern most progressives would be racial segregation in the South.
women were naturally good and gentle
-Both used science to support their belief. -Many were conservationists.
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