A nation-state must have a shared national identity, physical boarders, and a single government.
During Shakespeare's time, theatrical acts were done in open air and broad daylight. So, you would imagine that the settings would be limited. It is expected that you leave the imagination to the audience. Actors set their scenes through the use of language.
Failed compromises--Missouri Compromise, Wilmot Proviso, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act
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After the gaining of land following the Mexican-American War, the Missouri Compromise was thrown out. After that was a series of compromises put into place which essentially was putting a band-aid on a bullet wound. Each pushed off the issues of slave v. free states until the election of 1860. <span />
I’m going to say A ...controlling inflation. Could be wrong but worth a try