A few questions on Progressives?

Question: A few questions on Progressives!?

Hello, these are a couple of questions I was thinking about!.

Where did the Progressives come from!?

In general what did the Progressives want!?

also if you have to give the definition of the Progressives what would it be defined as!?

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Progressives strongly opposed waste and corruption, seeking change in regard to workers' rights and protection of the ordinary citizen in general!. Initially the movement was successful at local level, and then it progressed to state and gradually national

The progressive philosophy and the Progressive Era actions taken by government have critics as well!. The changes during this era that political figures (with the help of industry figures) implemented to bring about "progress" have affected (some believe negatively) the following areas: birthing and family, schooling, law, journalism, food production and distribution, and many other areas of life!.Www@QuestionHome@Com