Why did the Progressives campaign for increased government regulation of business?

Question

A.
The Progressives wanted to decrease the power of unions and individual workers.
B.
The Progressives wanted to protect workers from being exploited by their employers.
C.
The Progressives wanted to protect employers from having their businesses harmed by workers on strike.
D.
The Progressives wanted the government to expand in order to reduce the influence of each individual lawmaker.

Answer 1

B. The Progressives wanted to protect workers from being exploited by their employers.

The Progressive movement, which gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, aimed to address issues such as labor exploitation, unsafe working conditions, and the lack of workers' rights. Increased government regulation of business was seen as a way to protect workers and ensure fair labor standards.