Why were the reforms of the early 1900s, such as the recall, referendum, and initiative provisions, called “progressive”?

I believe the answer would be D) because the reforms represented forward thinking about political changes.

Explanation:

The term "progressive" was applied to these reform movements since this was "new" and liberal ideas that sought to curb the rise of mass corruption in both big business and government.

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evaluate the evidence used to support it

explanation:

the magna carta   was the first document   brought upon a king to limit his powers