Between the years 1890 .and 1920, America experienced many
Last updated: 7/23/2022
Between the years 1890 .and 1920, America experienced many reforms. The most profound reforms occurred in politics and big business. Progressive presidents supported various reforms that were aimed at helping relieve tensions between the upper and lower classes. Similarly, journalists used their publications to draw their readers' attention to the corrupt practices of politicians and big business. These collective efforts helped bring about reforms in the early 20 century that we still enjoy today. The progressive movement formed from the collective thoughts and actions of middle-class reformers, journalists, intellectuals, and political leaders. The progressive movement was a group of reform efforts which aimed to return control of the government to the people, restore economic opportunities, and correct injustices in American life. Progressives wanted to cure the many social problems caused by industrialization. Why did progressivism target the government? To assure immigrants had equal participation in government To make sure kickbacks covered poor people's needs To improve government efficiency To reward political bosses