What methods did progressives use to improve social problems like the living and working conditions of the poor?

The reforms that were brought forward by the Progressives are discussed below.

Explanation:

The progressives worked hard to bring reforms in the education, health and industrial fields. The progressives brought forward reforms so that every person whether rich or poor could be treated equally. Efforts were made to provide jobs to poor persons.

The progressives worked hard to improve the conditions of the poor and middle-class people. Hence, the middle-class people were the main supporters of the progressives.

The middle-class women also took an active part in the reform brought during the progressive era. They fought for the rights of women and ensured that every child from the middle class be given quality education.

Municipal reforms were brought forward by the middle-class activists. Modern techniques in science were used to eliminate waste, better opportunities were provided to locals by providing them modern, quality education.    

Even activists worked hard to bring reforms for the people living in the rural areas. Better roads were constructed and they were given guidance on using modern science techniques for their crops.