Which of these was NOT true of the Progressives?
A) They sought to eliminate large corporations and businesses.
B) They acted out of concern about the effects of industrialization.
C) They believed in the possibilities for progress and were hopeful about human nature.
D) They were confident that it was within their right to intervene in people’s lives.
E) They looked to government to implement the reforms they sought.
Answer: A
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