History of the United States II / Unit 6 USH2 0754 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Three Progressive Aims
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The idea
The anchor names principles most Progressives shared: perfecting democracy, balancing democracy with efficiency and expertise, and regulating the economy while rejecting party politics.
In practice
Scientists, engineers and professionals trusted to design better government.
Where people slip
Progressives, the anchor says, saw themselves as agents of social justice, guiding and protecting the urban poor and the working class.
Your place on the trail
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