There were serval causes of the progressive movement were Bribery and Corruption in politics that had been encouraged by the Spoils System. The political machines that controlled the towns and cities. The damaging impact of industrialization that led to the rise of poor working conditions in the factories. The quick urbanization in America and lack of planning that led to terrible housing and filthy living circumstances in the towns and the cities. The economic system of free enterprise and the idea of 'Laissez-Faire'; which private industries functioned in rivalry and largely free of state controller. More causes of the Progressive era were the cause against alcohol, it took an effect on civilization and the call for embargo. Judgement and
