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How did Henry George and Edward Bellamy influence the rise of progressivism

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Henry: Combat poverty- by charging single tax to landowners based on the value of the land itself, discourage speculation and decreasing poverty
Edward : Government should take over the largest companies and recognize them to focus more on human needs than on the profits.

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