Who were the progressives and where did they come from

Progressives were college educated men and women like Jane Addams, and journalists, like Jacob Riis and Ida Tarbel who fought against society problems using the government as a tool for change.

Explanation:

Progressives lived in the city and use their political view to change America into a more equitable country. This movement was generated from 1890 to 1920 ending with World War I. Progressivism gained a strong voice in the White House when Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901.

The main idea behind this movement is that economic progress is desirable but it has to contribute to the general welfare of the population. One major accomplishment of this movement was the right to vote for women.