General Lee before the Battle of Gettysburg could have something like:
"One more battle and we'll take Washington. This will end this war and guarantee our freedom."
"One more battle to humiliate the Yankee forces. This will be easy."
General Lee after the Battle of Gettysburg could have said something like:
"That did not go as planned. If only I had had Stonewall Jackson with me."
"How did it all go wrong? We were supposed to win."
"We must regroup quickly so they do not take advantage of our situation."
Answer:
In the ninteenth century there were many signs that political democracy was expanding in Western Europe. First, universal male suffrage laws were passed. Second, the prime minister was responsible to the popularly elected legislative body, not to a king or president. This principle is called ministerial responsibility and is crucial for democracy. Third, mass political parties were formed.
They were hated, tortured, and people attempted to kill them until they reached Utah. They called it their "Zion".
Answer:
Andrew Jackson felt betrayed by his loss in 1824 and wanted to create a political party for the "common people" ... The spoils system was debated long after Jackson's presidency has ended.
