Define and summarize, throughout the chapter, Progressivism as it applies to the early 20th century. Who were the Progressives? Explain why the Progressives are a difficult group to categorize under one heading.

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Explanation:

1. Progressivism as it applies to the early 20th century.

The is the period in between 1890s to the 1920s in the history of US often referred to as the Progressive Era, it is characterized by its intense social and political reform aimed at making progress for the betterment of the society.

2. Who were the Progressives?

Progressives includes the workers, and consumers; mainly the middle to lower class or income earners of the society.

3. Why the Progressives are a difficult group to categorize under one heading?

This is because even though, the progressives embrace modernity and progress, some of them pursued a racial agenda, which led to the segregation of the federal government, thereby leading to promoted discriminatory policies and espoused intolerant ideas.

Hence, it is difficult to categorize the group under one heading as there are sometimes conflicting ideals and beliefs among them.

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