The Progressive has started off as a social movement and turn into a political movement. Individuals who are progressive live in cities, college educated and the believed government could be used for change. As Progressives seek to remove the government corruption, women’s suffrage, social welfare, prison reform, prohibition, and civil liberties. The black suffrage or equal rights were not supported in the progressive they did promote public health initiatives and universal education that benefits everyone, poor and immigrants. Many in the group fought for the civil rights on a smaller scale, and progressive activists, journalists. Theodore Roosevelt who became president in 1901, believes that strong businesses are good for America. Roosevelt
