A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
President Abraham Lincoln's plan did not guarantee African American equality.
The Wade-Davis Bill passed by the Radical Republicans demanded guarantees of African American equality. Lincoln killed this bill with a "pocket veto."
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<span> He is best remembered for introducing the New Jersey Plan and arguing that the delegates had exceeded their authority. William Pierce stated that "Mr. Patterson is one of those kind of Men whose powers break in upon you, and create wonder and astonishment."</span>
Taking care of children and doing housework.