As deliverers of both news and goods not produced in the region, they were seen as important to the economy of the region.
Economic effects of the war because its affecting the economy and not the sociability, the politics, or the culture
It would support commuting to work, transportation of foods to cities, transportation of raw materials to factories and produced goods out of factories, and transportation as a whole. Hope this helps.
Early progressives rejected Social Darwinism and believed that society's problems, such as poverty, poor health, violence, greed, racism, and class warfare, could be best eradicated through better education, a safer environment, a more efficient workplace, and a more honest government.