Question

which description characterizes progressivism?
a progressivism was a religious movement that sought to revive the role of religion in america.
b progressivism was an economic system in which central government planners made most economic decisions.
c progressivism was an economic and political philosophy that promoted the public ownership of property and means
another option partially visible: ...ism was a reform movement that emerged in response to political corruption, the practice of big...

Explanation:

To determine the correct description of Progressivism, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Progressivism was not primarily a religious movement to revive religion in America. It was a reform movement focused on social, political, and economic change, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Progressivism did not advocate for central government planners making most economic decisions in the way described (it was more about regulating business, protecting consumers, etc., not a system with central planners controlling most economic choices), so B is incorrect.
• Option C: Progressivism was an economic and political philosophy that promoted public ownership of some property and utilities (along with other reforms like political reform, social welfare, etc.), which aligns with its goals of addressing issues like corporate power, inequality, and improving society through government action and public ownership in some cases. Also, the partially visible option (likely D or another) about emerging in response to corruption etc. – but among the given visible options, C is the most accurate description of Progressivism's economic and political philosophy aspects. (Note: If there was a fourth option about being a reform movement against corruption etc., that might also be accurate, but among A, B, C, C is the best fit for describing Progressivism's economic - political philosophy.)

Answer:

C. Progressivism was an economic and political philosophy that promoted the public ownership of property and utilities