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What are two political reforms of the progressive era affect the way government functions today?
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How did Americans benefit from progressive reforms?
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What was the main goal of the progressive movement's government reforms?
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.
Which reforms idea was a common goal of the populist and the progressive?
The reform idea which was a common goal of the populist and the progressive was to regulate business, and to ensure that the government of the day worked better.
What was true about gas and electric service in cities prior to progressive era?
Prior to progressive era the companies could charge as much as they wanted. The progressive era is the time when there was a huge level activism on social and political reforms.
Who was governor of New Jersey and introduced progressive reforms?
Woodrow Wilson
Why did the Progressive movement support changes to the political system such as the primary initiative and referendum?
They were reforms to make the government more democratic
What were the characteristics of the progressive country?
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.
What were two political reforms of the progressive Era?
Labor reform, format for elections
What is one of the political reforms that progressive leaders advocate?
They wanted to end the political corruption that existed in many cities.
How did progressive reforms limit the power of political?
more poeple got education and more people realized the corruption of political machines
As a progressive Roosevelt believed government should adopt reforms to maintain an?
Efficient society
What led to reforms like the initiative referendum and direct election of senators?
Progressive concern about political corruption.
How did progressive reforms change local and state government?
Progressive reformers changed local and state governments. The progressive reformers concentrated on local government by looking for better ways to provide services as the states and municipalities grew.
What was the goal of progressive reforms at the local level of government?
The progressive movement accomplished expanding the number of local government employees. It also helped to expose corruption at the local levels.
What were three political goals of the progressives?
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.
Who was Battling Bob and what was his idea?
"Battling Bob" La Follette was a U.S. Senator known for his progressive and reformist ideas. His idea centered around advocating for political reforms such as direct primaries, limiting corporate influence in politics, and championing workers' rights and social reforms through government intervention.
How did Theodore roosevelt support progressive reforms?
Roosevelt supported Progressive Reforms with the Square Deal
