Unitary governments are most popular, while confederal governments are least popular.
John Peter Zenger, (born 1697, Germany—died July 28, 1746, New York City), New York printer and journalist whose famous acquittal in a libel suit (1735) established the first important victory for freedom of the press in the English colonies of North America.
Many inhabitants of New Mexico were not satisfied with the American rule. Some wanted their old government and connection with Mexico, others hated Bent because of his attitude towards Mexicans. That's why they assassinated him.