What was one reform of the progressive movement?

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election of mayors instead of hiring city managers

election of mayors instead of hiring city managers

conservation zones within cities

conservation zones within cities

elimination of recall elections

elimination of recall elections

direct election of U.S. senators

Answer 1

One significant reform of the progressive movement was the direct election of U.S. senators. This was established by the 17th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1913, which aimed to reduce corruption and increase public control over the legislative process.