Question

How did the progressive movement that took place throughout the U.S. in the
early 1900s influence Galveston's residents to select a new type of city
government? (1 point)

Progressives had enough money to influence the citizens of Galveston to
change their style of city government.

Progressives supported wealthy businesspeople over candidates who were
experienced in city management.

Progressives called for greater reform at all levels of government to eliminate
political corruption.

Progressives were unwilling to take risks that applied new scientific methods to
develop infrastructure systems.

Answer 1

Progressives called for greater reform at all levels of government to eliminate political corruption.

(They promoted nonpartisan, expert-led city commissions — the Galveston Plan — to reduce machine politics and improve municipal management.)