In the progressive period:
A) reformers were generally pessimistic about finding solutions to social ills
B) voter turnout increased
C) many groups-blacks, the poor, the unorganized-had little influence
D) conservative politicians destroyed any semblance of a welfare state
E) Roosevelt proved that the president ultimately has his hands tied

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During the Progressive Era, many marginalized groups such as blacks, the poor, and the unorganized had limited influence on political and social reforms, as the focus was often on middle-class concerns and issues.

In the Progressive Period