A landmark case is a court case that is studied because it has historical and legal significance. The most significant cases are those that have had a lasting effect on the application of a certain law, often concerning your individual rights and liberties.
Answer: b. Senator John Slidell, José Herrera
Explanation:
In the prelude to the Mexican - American War which cane after the US annexation of Texas, President Polk appointed Senator John Slidell as U.S. Minister to Mexico after hearing that the Herrera administration preferred to negotiate than to fight.
When Slidell arrived though, the President José Herrera government which was facing pressure at home for perceived weakness refused to meet with him and discuss the Rio Grande border dispute as well as the sale of California.
Answer:
Chief Joseph or Joseph the young was the chief of native Indian tribe Wallowa of Nez Perce. He is still remembered for his retaliation against the united states for their forced removal from their native land. He with his band fought the Nez Perce war against the army of the United States and his strong will and military tactics won admiration from the people of the United States. His statement that he who could not protect his fatherland is worse than a wild beast, showed his love for tribal land.
