Progressives Believed That "The Cure for the Ills of Democracy

question 12

Essay

Progressives believed that "the cure for the ills of democracy was more democracy." How did progressive reforms attempt to bring more democracy to American society and government? In what areas were their reforms most successful? In what areas did they largely fail to succeed?

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Definitions:

Nystagmus

Involuntary, rapid, and repetitive movement of the eyes, which can be horizontal, vertical, or rotary.

Unsteady

Lacking stability, firmness, or steadiness, particularly in movement or in emotional or mental state.

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

The eighth cranial nerve responsible for transmitting sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Vestibular Neurons

Neurons that convey information from the vestibular system, which is involved in balance and spatial orientation.