Define the progressives. What kind of people were they? What were their goals, motivations, and means? Explain why so many middle-class women were involved in moral reform and social justice
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Progressives were from all walks of life, but were generally led by urban, white, middle-class professionals. Their diverse goals included political democracy, social justice, and economic opportunity. They were motivated by such concerns as efficiency, honesty, and fairness. They used governmental authority to intervene and regulate in the public interest. Progressivism offered women an opportunity to be socially active outside their domestic role, even without the power to vote.
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