1.) Who were the "progressives"?
- people wanting to change the effect industrialization had on American society at the time
- "supported the assumption that gov't should ensure justice and well-being" (583)
- had "deep faith" that mankind could create a better world
2.) What projects/changes did they champion?
- the initiative - permitted voters to propose new laws
- the referendum - enabled voters to except or reject a law
- the recall - allowed voters to remove offending officials and judges before their terms expired
- WE WANT EFFICIENCY!
- they would reclaim gov't and replace the boss system with accountable managers
- inspired all types of new reformers
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