The New Deal was similar to the earlier Progressive movement in that both

Aattempted to reform the economic system.
Baimed to overcome severe economic depressions.
Cemphasized the need to control the evils of organized labor.
Dmade strong efforts to fight racial segregation.

Verified Answer :

The answer is a. attempted to reform the economic
system.  Just like the progressive
era, the New Deal Program wanted to reform the economic system by implementing
government programs that would stimulate the economy as well as assist farmers
and workers in uplifting their lives during the tough times of the Great
Depression.

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "a. attempted to reform the economic system." The New Deal was similar to the earlier Progressive movement in that both attempted to reform the economic system.