labor unions were workers on strike during the progressive era demanding better working conditions & shorter working hours.
Some new reforms that came to elections during the Progressive Era were the introduction of the direct primary system, the implementation of voter registration laws, and the establishment of the secret ballot. These reforms were considered progressive politically because they aimed to increase voter participation, reduce corruption in the electoral process, and give citizens a more direct role in selecting candidates, thus promoting democracy and accountability in government.
Political reforms, independent government institutions, and sound economic policies are some of the characteristics of the progressive country. Proper management of public institutions is another characteristics of a progressive country.
Many people wanted to turn back Progressive reforms from the previous decades.
The Food and Drug Act (FDA), women's rights, child labor, reforms in the workplace (minimum wage, limited hours).. probably some others too
Carranza implemented various progressive measures during his presidency in Mexico from 1917 to 1920, including land reform to redistribute land to peasants, labor reforms to protect workers' rights, and education reforms to promote secular and free education for all. He also tried to strengthen the power of the federal government over the states and implemented some measures to reduce foreign influence in Mexico's economy.
Some goals of Progressive reformers in the US were: elimination of government corruption, education reforms, regulation of corporations and monopolies, elimination of child labor, etc.
The pericles
The rich and the large businesses
No, because there are no oceans in Minnesota. However, Minnesota does have some large lakes (including Lake Superior), which can generate some rather large waves during storms.
military build-up
alcohol suffrage poverty