Answer: option (A) An end to poverty.
Explanation: economic reform was one of the main objectives of progressive reformers. They are interested in the changing the uneven balance of wealth between big business, government and ordinary people under capitalism. They aim to bridge the gap between rich and the poor.
Progressive reformers seek to return control of the government to the people, to restore economic opportunities and to correct injustice. Progressive reformers believe that society’s problem such as poverty, poor health, class warfare could best be eradicated through quality education, safe environment, efficient workplace and honest government