b) progressives pressured the government to change
"They sought regulation of monopolies (trustbusting) and corporations through antitrust laws, which were seen as a way to promote equal competition for the advantage of legitimate competitors. They also advocated for new government roles and regulations, and new agencies to carry out those roles, such as the FDA."
The British news oscillated the American public opinion(s) in favor of the Allies. They also had like cultural 'bonds' too.
