Why were the goals of the progressive movement unique for their time?

Question

A.
The progressive movement was the first group to organize a plan for helping others.
B.
The groups they sought to help and their proposed changes were advanced for the time.
C.
Infrastructural changes had never been tried before in the territories.
D.
Performing philanthropic deeds was not a common practice.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is:

B. The groups they sought to help and their proposed changes were advanced for the time.

The progressive movement specifically aimed to address issues such as labor rights, women's suffrage, and social justice, which were considered quite forward-thinking and ambitious for that era.