If we define extrasensory perception as the ability to gain information by some means other than the ordinary senses, It is possible that in certain circumstances and certain people could do that. However, I don't think that all people can develop this ability without sensory input. I believe that there are some people gifted with this talent or ability. For example there were cases in which the police force called a medium to help them solve crimes and the information that they received was genuine.
It must be the second choice “It was important to have popular support beforehand”
Evidence: “...but he postponed action against slavery until he believed he had wider support from the American public.”
Answer:
A Secondary Appraisal
Explanation:
According to Lazarus, primary assessment is a cognitive process through which individuals check the risk involved in a given stress situation. In the secondary assessment people analyze what resources are available and options for dealing with the problem. Boyd's thoughts represent the secondary assessment because he is reflecting on how he will deal with cancer and solve all the problems that cancer will cause.
Tobacco, rice, and indigo were the southern colonies' most important cash crops. Cash crops were crops that were sold mainly for profit.