Question

The Populist and Progressive reformers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries brought about widespread changes to American politics, economics, and society. In this essay, we want you to consider the ethics and civics of the reformers. Who were these reformers?

Answer 1

Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Eugene V. Debs, James B. Weaver; ‎Thomas E. Watson‎ .

Step-by-step explanation:

The Progressive movement or the era of the progressive reformers was the period of the widespread political reforms and social activism that started in the United States during the period from 1890s to 1920s. Their main objective or aim was to address problems that is caused by urbanization,immigration, industrialization and political corruption. Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Robert M. La Follette, Eugene V. Debs are some of the prominent Progressive leaders.

The Populist movement was started by the Populist party, which was a left wing party of the United States. It stared in the late 19th century. It was based on 'populism' concept or the movement of the people. They wanted to reduce the power of the financial establishment and the corporate. Some of their reformers were James B. Weaver; ‎Thomas E. Watson‎ , etc.