A quipu, or knot-record (also called khipu), was a method used by the Incas and other ancient Andean cultures to keep records and communicate information. In the absence of an alphabetic writing system, this simple and highly portable device achieved a surprising degree of precision and flexibility.
The quipu was a system of knotted strings used by the Inca people for keeping records. While the quipu can remember time and dates, it cannot substitute writing. A kings time period may be written, but his name is not. A general may give a mnemonic to a messenger, but the messenger has to remember the message himself. The quipu, in order to be FULLY effective, must have a witness from the past to show who and what was apart of each specific time period.
This is a personal opinion but long story short, remind them about common interest of their dislike to the opponent. Talk about their differences. Make them realize they ate stronger together.
It is the beginning to the Constitution which states the goals of the government.
Article 7 explains how many state ratifications are needed in order for the proposed Constitution to take place in the United States and how a state could go about ratifying the Constitution.
As it was the Cold War which meant that neither side was willing to attack the other as both sides had atomic weapons aimed at the other. This would lead to a nuclear war