The Progressives sought to eliminate government corruption in order to empower the urban poor and those who were underprivileged by society. For example, through making the 17th amendment in the constitution which states that the legislators of the United States shall be elected by the people that they represent instead of voting within the Senate, they gave chance for the people to be heard.
They nominated Stephen A. Douglas.
ok so, The battle of edessa took place between the armies of the roman empire
accoring to roman sources which are not very clear roman army was defeated and taken away by the persain froces. valerian as soon as posible tried to renigociate but he was captured. it is possible that his army surrendered after that. The prisoners included, according to Shapur's claims, many other high-ranking officials, including a praetorian prefect,[9] possibly Successianus
