The raid took place on October 16, 1859 before the war. Brown was a man determined to abolish slavery, a belief of many northerners. This Revolt was led by an abolitionist, or a person against slavery. The raid indicated that abolitionists would use violence to overthrow slavery. Slavery was a big issue during this time and was a huge reason for the sectionalism between the North and South.
Oversight and public education are examples of "implied" Congressional functions, since these actions are not specifically mentioned in the Constitution, but are within Congresses' umbrella of power.
Answer: Lines of constant latitude (also referred to as parallels) run east to west as circles in which are parallel to the equator.
