Question

Which previous political movement influenced progressivism?
A. Republicanism
B. Populism
C. Reconstructionism
D. Traditionalism

I'm thinking that it might be B, but I'm not sure.

Answer 1

(Republicanism)
is a term for beliefs that have defined the American political experiment. In particular, republicanism stems from a form a government where the people are sovereign. In such a government, virtuous and autonomous citizens must exercise self-control for the common good.


(populism)
is a belief in the power of regular people, and in their right to have control over their government rather than a small group of political insiders or a wealth(y elite.

(reconstructionism)
a movement in 20th century American Judaism that advocates a creative adjustment to contemporary conditions through the cultivation of traditions and folkways shared by all Jews. 2 : advocacy of post-Civil War


traditionalism
the theory that all moral and religious truth comes from divine revelation passed on by tradition, human reason being incapable of attaining it.

Answer 2

Does this help?

Answer 3

I know what they all are, but both populism and reconstructionism both seem like they could have influenced progressivism.

Answer 4

I would think that its either B or D