Leader Henry Clay<span> designed a compromise, which failed to pass in early 1850, due to opposition by both pro-slavery southern Democrats, led by </span>John C. Calhoun<span>, and anti-slavery northern Whigs.</span>
Long work hours, low wages, and unsafe work environments.
Obama's visit was historic considering that he is the first American president to ever visit the country. What is also interesting is that the US bombed Laos in the 70s with over 2 million tons of bombs. During his visit, Obama promised that the US would double its financial aid to the country over the course of the following three years, which was also an interesting part of the visit.
very strong central government; little regional or state control= unitary
power shared between central government and regional or state= federal
weak central government; strong state or regional government = confederate
