A group of members invited William of Orange to "invade" England.
Yes, because there are witnesses in the court room to hear the case before any other facts are stated, meaning: exp... Someone gets charged with theft over $1000, the come to court and show but have nobody to stick up for them such as an attorney. There are several people off to the side hearing the case, before they start saying the facts they have to hear the Defendents side first....
Yes. It can be assumed that Sumner had the support of the people as the legislature was popularly elected. The legislature also passed Sumner's own Objections to the Mexican War. This appears to be another sign that he was respected and had the support of the voters of Massachusetts.