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Rapid industrialization had contributed to the growth of the nation's cities, population, and wealth. This growth had come at a cost, however. Progressives wanted to free the existing government of corruption so that it could be more efficient in an expanded role as guardian of workers and the poor.
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Did the progressives support Graft?
If you mean 'graft' as another word for bribery: no, progressives certainly don't support that.
What did progressives oppose?
Progressives wanted to make cities and factories cleaner and safer.
How did progressives try to reform society?
Progressives of the late 19th and early 20th centuries worked to improve working conditions as well as regulate child labor. Additionally, Progressives embraced modern technology and fought against corruption in American politics.
What was a legacy of the Populist?
they began a movement later taken up by te progressives -apex
What group of people did the progressives want to protect?
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