Most progressive reformers _____________.

A) viewed socialism as a desirable but unachievable goal
B) wanted to destroy the capitalist system
C) had little at stake in the capitalist system and did not care whether it survived or not
D) did not support radical challenges to capitalism

Most progressive reformers did not support radical challenges to capitalism. They aimed to mitigate some of the negative effects of capitalism, such as poverty and social inequality, through various reforms and regulations while still preserving the basic capitalist system. They did not seek to destroy capitalism altogether or replace it with a socialist system.