Why did progressives seek to eliminate government corruption?
a. government officials were concerned that it was hurting the tax system.
b. government officials were concerned that it was hurting the banking system.
c. government officials were using bribes and violence to get votes.
d. government officials were using bribes to get women the vote.

Government officials were using bribes and violence to get votes.

Explanation:

Before the Progressive movement, the political machine in the US was very corrupt, it was led by a boss that controlled elections by giving supporters jobs and favors in the political system (bribes).

For example, New York City was controlled by the Tammany Hall, if people wanted to get a job they needed to pay the political machine.

Option C.

Explanation:

Government officials were using bribes and violence to get votes, is the right answer.

The Progressive Era in the history of the United States was a period in which political reform and social activism spread throughout the United States. The main aim of the progressive movement that emerged during this time was to address various problems generated by industrialization, immigration, urbanization and corruption in government. However, the main target of the progressive activists was political parties and their leaders. They seek to eliminate government corruption because the government leaders were using bribe and violence to get votes.

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