Saul, an Israeli king, ruled over Israel during the 11th century BC. David took the throne right after Saul did. David was important to the Jews and Christians because he was a great king who ruled over his people and did what God told him. David was also important to Christians as he is one of Jesus' direct ancestors.
"<span>It was practiced in Ancient Greece and Rome, yet became less common with the rise of Christianity" would be the best option from the list, since Christians tended to think that it was a sin. </span>
<span>a fiscal crisis in urban areas</span>
After Mexico's defeat on the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo came into action. The U.S. was recquired to pay 15 million dollars as compensation for damages, while taking ownership of the territories of California, half of New Mexico, most of Arizona, Nevada, Utah and parts of Wyoming and Colorado.
Mexicans that were settled in these territories, had the choice to relocate within the new limits of their country, or stay and receive American citizenship with full civil rights. This had quite big implications in U.S. culture as it became more racially diverse. In the following censuses between 1850 and 1920 most annexed mexicans were counted as "white", but in reality, segregation only grew with time and continues to do so until this day, with mexican-native americans being considered foreigners almost universally. At the same time, mexican migration to these areas also continued to rise over the years, making the contrast bigger.
Politically, we can say Mexico wasn't in a bad position in terms of their negotiation power. The U.S. had shown itself hesitant to annex Mexico's territories and having deep domestic divisions in regards to the aims and justification for the expansion. However, the military power of the U.S. overshadowed all of that and their victory was definite. The treaty established a pattern of political inequality between the two countries, and this lopsided relationship has stalked Mexican-U.S. relations ever since.
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An idea for a bill can come from anybody, however only Members of Congress can introduce a bill during Congress. So True.
