Working-class reformers in the Progressive era strongly supported ________________.

A) enactment of a progressive income tax
B) shorter working hours and safer working conditions
C) restrictions on the sale and consumption of liquor
D) ridding the cities of political bosses

Progressive Income Tax

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount of income increases, placing a larger financial burden on higher-income earners.

Liquor Consumption

The act of drinking alcoholic beverages in various forms, often analyzed for its social, economic, and health effects on society.

Political Bosses

Influential leaders who control work, benefits, and political appointments within a party's organizational structure, often using their power for personal gain.