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.
This means that carbon has 6 protons, and 6 electrons. This also means that the 2nd shell of a carbon atom is only half full with 4 atoms.
The answer would be : Both countries were colonized, but the united States went on to became major imperial power, and China did not
Until today, United States is regarded as one of the most influential country in the wold while China is somehow secluded from the rest
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