The consumer’s right to be heard means that consumers should expect positive action from government and businesses when they "<span>speak up about problems," since it is the consumer who "runs" the capitalist economy. </span>
Democracy, or power by the people. This was founded in Ancient Greece and is still used today.
They wanted to stop<span> people from drinking alcohol to excess.
They wanted everyone to have access to free public education.
They wanted to improve hospital conditions for people with mental illnesses.
They wanted to end the practice of slavery and free enslaved workers.</span>
Neither side of the fight could advance due to the military prowess of the other