Answer:
The cause for fighting was because they wanted changes to take place in American society, but not radical or revolutionary changes. They wanted government to take a more active role in regulating big business. They also realized that before meaningful changes could take place, the stranglehold over local and state government by corrupt politicians and the huge corporations had to be broken.
They gave citizens greater voice through the direct primary, the initiative, the referendum and recall. Progressive government officials worked for reforms in education, factories, voting and the environment.
