Which of the following statements about political progressivism at the local and state levels is most true?
A. In their quest for efficiency and expert rule, progressives tried to invent alternatives to direct democracy.
B. Big-city mayors, controlled by corrupt political machines, were the main obstacles to progressive reform of municipal government.
C. Urban reforms strengthened middle-class control and improved efficiency.
D. Municipal reformers sought to replace traditional forms of city government like the commission or city manager.
Answer: C
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a. New England. b. the Great Lakes states. c. the Southwest. d. the South. e. the Middle Atlantic states.
King Mbemba seems like he is opposed to Christianity, because it was introduced by Europeans.
a. true b. false