What was the Progressive Movement's philosophy regarding the role of government in American life?

The
Progressives philosophy was that the government should become more involved in the lives of
Americans.  It should do so in order to restrain the rich and improve the poor. 

The progressive movement was a middle class movement.  The middle class felt that the
rich and the poor were taking excessive control over the country.  The rich were using their
power to abuse the workers and the public.  They were using their...