Why did Progressives seek to eliminate government corruption?

Government officials were concerned that it was hurting the tax system.

Government officials were concerned that it was hurting the banking system.

Government officials were using bribes and violence to get votes.

Government officials were using bribes to get women the vote.

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Jack Ibarra

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17 March, 03:35

Why did Progressives seek to eliminate government corruption?

Government officials were concerned that it was hurting the tax system.

Government officials were concerned that it was hurting the banking system.

Government officials were using bribes and violence to get votes.

Government officials were using bribes to get women the vote.

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Nancy Hicks · Answer 1

Government officials were using bribes and violence to get votes.

Braedon Abbott · Answer 2

Government officials were using bribes and violence to get votes.

Explanation:

The progressives were a group of people who believed in the idea of Progressivism which was an idea that was after a complete social reformation of the community by eliminating problems associated with political corruption, urbanization and immigration into and outside of a community. the primary aim of progressives is to seek for progress in activities that will better the human life.

The corruption in the Government that was having a negative effect on the people and democracy of the nation was the fact that Government officials were using bribes and violence to get votes.