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  1. Progressivism - Wikipedia

    Progressivism is a left-leaning political philosophy and reform movement that seeks to advance the human condition through social reform. [1] Adherents hold that progressivism has …

  2. Progressivism | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 28, 2025 · Progressivism, political and social-reform movement that brought major changes to American politics and government during the first two decades of the 20th century. It …

  3. PROGRESSIVISM Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PROGRESSIVISM is a political philosophy and social reform movement focused on advancing the public good through government action and often calling for government to …

  4. Progressivism Defined: Roots and Goals - ThoughtCo

    Jun 10, 2025 · Progressivism aimed to improve society by addressing inequality from the Industrial Revolution and capitalism. The Progressive Era pushed for many reforms, including …

  5. Progressivism Definition - US History – 1865 to Present Key ...

    Progressivism is a social and political movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, aiming to address the challenges brought on by industrialization, urbanization, and …

  6. Progressivism Sweeps the Nation [ushistory.org]

    Progressivism Sweeps the NationConservatives beware! Whether they liked it or not, the turn of the 20th century was an age of reform. Urban reformers and Populists had already done much …

  7. Progressivism | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Progressivism is a reform movement that emerged in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on enhancing education, public health, workplace safety, and …

  8. Progressivism - Hartford Institute

    Progressivism A social and political reform movement, generally placed in American politics from the turn of the twentieth century to the U.S. entry into World War I. Large-scale immigration, …

  9. Progressivism - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Progressivism is defined as a political philosophy that advocates for social reform aimed at benefiting society as a whole, emphasizing the necessity of change to achieve social good and …

  10. Progressivism: Explanation and Examples - Philosophy Terms

    I. Definition and Key Ideas Progressivism is just what its name suggests: the idea of progress. Specifically, it refers to social progress, the process of a society lifting itself out of ignorance, …