The Progressive movement that transformed U. S. politics between the turn of the twentieth century and World War I was a diverse one whose adherents did not always agree upon ends or means. Progressivism might best be considered less of a minority movement and more of a broadly dispersed mood that called on government to curb the power of special interests and to improve the life and labor of the average citizen. Answer the following questions addressing aspects of the political, social, and economic aims of Progressivism. Which of the following are examples of actions Progressives took to diminish the power of ward bosses? a. Call for maximum working hours
b. Implement citywide elections
c. Support the city-manager system
d. Pursue antitrust prosecutions