Who were the first progressives?

A) middle-class whites

B) rural farmers

C) upper-class whites

D) catholic immigrants

The first progressives were;

A) Middle-class whites

A is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The period of widespread social activism and political reforms across the US which lasted form the 1890's till the 1920 s is known as progressive Era. Its main objectives were to eliminate the problems which were caused by industrialization, immigration, and urbanization. The progressives targeted political machines, demanded the regulation of monopolies and also the prohibition of alcoholic beverages. Progressives also joined the local government's finance, railroads, and churches. Middle-class whites were first progressives.