Local government reform was a _______ movement that sought to depose the corrupt and inefficient partisan political machines that controlled many American cities.

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The Progressive era (1890-1920) was marked by widespread social and political reform efforts. One such reform was local government reform, which aimed to remove corrupt and ineffective political machines from power in American cities. This movement was championed by Progressives who believed in good governance and political accountability.

Local Government Reform Was a _______ Movement That Sought to Depose