Progressivism

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as the central problems, fought for immigration restriction, the abolition of prostitution and saloons, and other social-control strategies.
Like the movement itself, the progressives comprised a diverse lot, aligned in shifting coalitions that might unite on one issue, then divide on another. The native-born Protestant middle class, including the new white-collar professionals, was certainly central, but on issues affecting the welfare of factory workers and slum dwellers, the urban-immigrant political machines-and workers themselves-provided critical support. Even corporate leaders at times helped to shape business regulation measures, especially when the pressure for such regulation became irresistible.
The impetus for reform came at first not from the political parties but from private groups with names like the Playground Association of America and the organizations, all the major progressive reforms, form woman suffrage and the abolition of child labor to ...

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