The problems of the new urban-industrial order that particularly disturbed progressives was the fact that monopolies were formed by a few people who controlled a great deal of the industries. The progressives went to Congress to try and have the monopolies broken up.
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working and home conditions for women and child labor.
Which statement best describes the Progressives' view on conservation?They supported conservation to preserve the environment's beauty.They believed conservation could improve the economy.They believed conservation interfered with the growth of industry.They believed conservation contributed to various political problems.
Progressives differed in their perceptions of the nature of the nation's problems and of how best to resolve them, but most shared the conviction that government at all levels must play an active role in reform.
Industrialization resulted in a revolution in the way products were made and the kinds of jobs in which people worked. Unfortunately, it also resulted in a lot of illness, poverty, and unfortunate social problems. Progressives sought to address the social issues caused by industrialization.
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).