This statement by James Madison argues that men are not perfect, and that human nature can be flawed. He believes government exists in order to control and limit the impact of these flaws.
One example is the separation of powers. The principle of the separation of powers states that power must be divided among different branches of government. The branches limit and control each other, and safeguard against the abuse of a tyrant. If people were not corrupted by power, or did not have a tendency to abuse power for their own gain, then the separation of powers would not be necessary. However, because human nature is flawed, these measures are necessary in government.
The Classical Period represented a consolidation of the basic elements of human civilization, thus overcoming our ancient nomadic lifestyle of hunting and gathering. The stablishment of ancient civilizations meant having the means to maintain a sedentary lifestlye, starting with agriculture and cattle raising. Then as cities grew more complex concepts became of everyday use, such as economy or religion.
The Classical Empires, such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, the Greek city-states, Carthage and Rome, expanded not only military power but economic growth, religion, language, the development of arts, technology and philosophy. These concepts started thousands of years ago, and became widespread because of the prosperity that sedentary lifestyle allowed in these empires, each one making its particular contribution to humanity.
The North had very little supplies at Fort Sumter, so they had to fight while being conservative with heir supplies. The South, however, battered the Fort with over 300 shells, until the commanding officer in the Fort inevitably surrendered.
The leaders of this campaign—women like Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone and Ida B. Wells—did not always agree with one another, but each was committed to the enfranchisement of all American women.
