During the Progressive Era, what was the goal of creating the various forms of direct democracy? to grant women the right to vote
to give more power to businesses
to put an end to labor unions
to give citizens more say in government

Read the excerpt from the history of herodotus, book 2. egypt . . is an acquired country, the gift of the river. this quotation from herodotus, a greek who traveled in egypt, is about how the nile river enabled ancient egyptian civilization to develop and succeed. what specifically was the river’s gift? fertile soil fishing stocks defensive capabilities drinking water