Progressive reformers

Definition

Progressive reformers were individuals who sought to address social and political issues during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They believed in using government intervention to implement changes that would improve society for all.

Related terms

Muckrakers: Journalists who exposed corruption and social injustices through investigative reporting.

Trust-busting: The act of breaking up monopolies or large corporations that had too much power over certain industries.

Suffrage movement: The fight for women's right to vote during the Progressive Era.