Question

Each of the following was a goal of the progressive movement EXCEPT: a. granting women’s suffrage b. ending unfair business practices c. supporting labor unions d. destroying labor unions

Answer 1

Answer:

The Progressive Era was a period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States, from the 1890s to 1920s. The main objective of the Progressive movement was eliminating corruption in government. The movement primarily targeted political machines and their bosses. By taking down these corrupt representatives in office, a further means of direct democracy would be established. They also sought regulation of monopolies (“trust-busting”) and corporations through antitrust laws. These antitrust laws were seen as a way to promote equal competition for the advantage of legitimate competitors. The main statutes are the Sherman Act of 1890, the Clayton Act of 1914, and the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914.

Answer 2

d. destroying labor unions

Explanation:

• The key objectives and goals  of the Progressive movement were tackling problems that was a result of industrialisation, immigration, political corruption, and urbanization.
• They also sought to regulate monopolies and companies through anti-trust legislation to foster equal competition to benefit legitimate competitors. They  advocated for new govt. roles and regulations, and new agencies to undertake these roles like the FDA.
• Women's (suffrage) vote was encouraged in order to put into the system a "purer" women vote. In the early 20th century, labor unions grew quickly and had a progressive agenda.