2. how did lincoln steffens contribute to the progressive cause?
steffens was a politician who sponsored anticorruption legislation.
b steffens was a journalist who exposed political corruption.
steffens was a photographer who took pictures of rat-infested
tenements.
steffens wa
orator who moved crowds with his engaging speeches.

answer:

b

explanation:

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.

`stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar current or future case. stare decisis ensures that cases with identical facts be approached in the same way, unless overruled by the same court or a higher court such as the us supreme court. simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions.

stare decisis is a latin term meaning "to stand by that which is decided".