Question

1. which section or branch of the american social system did the most to make people aware of the struggles of the labor movement, and of the possible or potential gains which it promised? a. the federal government b. the various state governments c. the newspapers d. the stock market 5. which three statements are most accurate concerning the journalists and social reformers of the progressive movement? a. they concentrated on the railroads and the steel industry as the greatest culprits, the companies and corporations that made things worse for the average us citizen. b. like so many social and intellectual groups, women formed the majority of the journalists and social reformers. c. like so many social and political groups, women formed a small minority among the journalists and reformers. d. they believed that rural america needed reform to a far greater extent than urban america. e. they believed that urban america required special attention, that the abuses witnessed in public life were more prevalent in the cities than the countryside. f. they favored the interests of the railroad and oil companies above those of the average us citizen. g. they concentrated on the oil industry and the meat - packing industry as the major culprits, the companies and corporations that made things worse for the average us citizen. high tide of the progressive movement when theodore roosevelt became president of the us in 1901, few people expected he would become a champion of the progressive movement. roosevelt was born into wealth and privilege, and he was known as a cowboy and adventurer rather than a solid legislator or political leader. however, roosevelt proved a middle - of - the - road president, meaning that he sought to play a fair hand between labor and management, between workers and their employers. roosevelt took a special interest in industrial conditions, especially those connected to the production of food. he signed first the meat inspection act, and then the pure food and drug act. roosevelt went on record saying he was for a square deal for the american people. we must act upon the motto of all for each and each for all. there must be ever present in our minds the fundamental truth that in a republic such as ours the only safety is to stand neither for nor against any man because he is rich or because he is poor, because he is engaged in one occupation or another, because he works with his brains or because he works with his hands. we must treat each man on his worth and merits as a man. we must see that each is given a square deal, because he is entitled to no more and should receive no less.

Explanation:

1. Newspapers played a crucial role in publicizing the labor - movement and its potential gains, acting as a medium to inform the public.
2. Progressive journalists and reformers focused on industries like railroads and steel (A), and believed urban areas needed special attention due to prevalent public - life abuses (E). Women were a significant part of these groups (B).

Answer:

1. C. the newspapers
2. A. They concentrated on the railroads and the steel industry as the greatest culprits, the companies and corporations that made things worse for the average US citizen.

B. Like so many social and intellectual groups, women formed the majority of the journalists and social reformers.
E. They believed that urban America required special attention, that the abuses witnessed in public life were more prevalent in the cities than the countryside.