Delegates to the constitutional convention agreed to meet behind locked doors and to keep their deliberations secret until the convention was over in order to: <span>avoid becoming beset by a horde of citizens seeking to advance their own interests
By meeting behind closed doors, they will guarantee the secrecy of the deliberations exclusively within their members. In a democratic society, it is impossible to please all spectrum of citizen since the needs for every individuals are very unique</span>
Here are three reasons why the Civil War would be considered the first modern war:
1) Development of naval mines and torpedoes- These weapons developed by the Confederate lead to the sinking of 40 different Union ships. These weapons would be used in several different wars after this (including World War I).
2) Communication via the telegraph- The telegraph was created in 1844 by Samuel Morse. The Civil War became the first US war that used this technology. This allowed Lincoln to get much quicker updates on the war and allowed the media to report the news faster to citizens.
3) Development of the Army ambulance corp- This allowed for wounded soldiers to be recovered and treated quickly when injured in battle. This structure is still used in warfare today, as their are constantly doctors and other medical professionals nearby to help injured soldiers.
The assination of archduke francis ferdinand
He took advantage of the split in the Democratic Party and won a plurality of the vote. ... As a result of the 1858 Illinois senatorial election, Stephen Douglas lost crucial political support in the southern states.
