Progressives wanted to reform politics and government, labor and workplace conditions, urban poverty, child labor and education.
Progressives wanted economic reform, and a more liberal social environment.
The progressives believed in social justice, reform, and modernism. It was not the goal of this group to go back to traditional ideas.
They were a groupl of people who wanted to reform life for farmers and poor people.-
While not all progressives supported all progressive reforms, the basic objectives of the movement included the following: Destruction of the monopolistic power of the major corporations and banks in America. More representative government at all political levels in local, state, and national government. An active government that would take the initiative in reform.
They aimed to reform child labor, workplace conditions, education, and government.
Progressives wanted to reform politics and government, labor and workplace conditions, urban poverty, child labor and education.
Efficient and Effective Government
government efficiency Giving people more direct power over government
Progressives wanted economic reform, and a more liberal social environment.
Progressives were reformers who worked to improve social and political problems, begining in the late 1800s; Muckrakers were mostly progressives who exposed political corruption in big business through journalism in order to bring about reform.
Progressives pushed for the direct election of senators by all state voters.
Progressives believed that the government should have policies that protected workers. They also thought government should help the poor.
political and economic reform
America, newyork city
The progressives believed in social justice, reform, and modernism. It was not the goal of this group to go back to traditional ideas.
Progressives sought to reform local government management to reduce corruption, increase efficiency, and enhance accountability. They aimed to replace patronage systems with merit-based hiring and professional administration, believing that this would lead to more effective governance and better public service. Additionally, progressives advocated for greater citizen participation and transparency in local decision-making processes to ensure that government actions reflected the needs and interests of the community.