What was the main goal of the Progressive movement in the United States?
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Correct answer: To fix problems from industrialization, urbanization, political corruption, and inequality
Progressives sought reforms to solve problems linked to rapid industrial growth and urban life. They targeted corruption, unsafe working conditions, monopolies, poverty, and unequal political power.
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