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American Progressivism
New Deal liberalism
Educational progressivism
Libertarian progressivism In U.S. history, the term progressivism refers to a broadly-based reform movement that reached its height early in the 20th century. The initial progressive movement arose as an alternative to the conservative response to the vast changes brought by the industrial revolution. Contemporary progressives continue to embrace concepts such as environmentalism and social justice[1]. Social progressivism, which states that societal practices ought to be adjusted as society evolves, form the ideological basis for many American progressives. Alonzo L. Harriby defines progressivism as the "political movement that addresses ideas, impulses, and issues stemming from modernization of American society. Emerging at the end of the ninteenth century, it established much of the tone of American politics throughout the first half of the century."[2] Many of the principles that were laid out by early progressives continue to be the hallmarks of contemporary progressive politics. While the precise criteria for what constitutes progressivism varies, below is a list of the most common tenets.[3] Progressives like Robert La Follette argued that the average person should have more control over their government.[4] Many progressives, such as George M. Forbes—president of Rochester's Board of Education—hoped to make government in the U.S. more responsive to the direct voice of the American people when he said
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