The Progressive Era was a period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States, from the 1890s to 1920s. The main objective of the Progressive movement was eliminating corruption in government. The movement primarily targeted political machines and their bosses. By taking down these corrupt representatives in office a further means of direct democracy would be established.
Stiff neck is most commonly due to damage to the bones, nerves, and/or muscles of the neck. However, stiff neck is also a symptom of meningitis (along with headache and fever).Neck stiffness may also develop as a reaction and result of muscle spasm in various conditions that cause neck pain, including traumatic injuries.Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 3/30/2015.tiffness in the neck can arise as a result of disorders and diseases of any structure in the neck. The neck contains seven cervical vertebrae that are the bony building blocks of the spine in the neck; these vertebrae surround the spinal cord and canal.
Causes of Stiff neck: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Stiff neck. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Infections-various infections may cause a stiff neck, usually with other symptoms like headache and fever.2  Meningitis. 3  Meningococcal disease.4  Flu.5  Polio.he following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Stiff neck. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Infections-various infections may cause a stiff neck, usually with other symptoms like headache and fever. 2  Meningitis. 3  Meningococcal disease. 4  Flu. 5  Polio.