What did progressives want to achieve?

Answer 1

Increase democracy in US government.

A major goal of the progressive movement was to increase democracy in US government. This was achieved through such methods as amending the Constitution to allow for the direct election of U.S. Senators (17th Amendment) and giving women the right to vote (19th Amendment).

Answer 2

The Progressives wanted to do many things to cure the ills / problems of American society.

Some of their goals:

• Protect social welfare

1. Improved sanitation & working conditions
2. Meat Inspection Act & Pure Food and Drug Act

• Promote morality

1. Tried to outlaw alcohol

• Create economic reform
• Foster / create efficiency

Answer 3

The Progressives sought to enable a purer form of government by eliminating the corruption often found in seats of power. They supported prohibition, women's suffrage and efficiency in the hope of bringing more purity and transparency into political power.

Answer 4

During the Progressive Era, progressives concentrated on businesses. They wanted government to become less active in regulating business practices.

Answer 5

The four goals of the progressive movement were: Protecting social welfare Economic Reform Economic efficiency Promoting Moral Improvement

Answer 6

healthier, better educated citizens

Answer 7

better educated citizens

Answer 8

limit the workday

Answer 9

Healthier, better educated citizens

Answer 10

Limit direct citizen control over government