The extension of slavery into the western territories.
For a specific instance, see the landmark supreme court case Dred Scott v. Sandford.
Answer:
In the excerpt, Thomas Paine is pointing out at the fact that peaceful means have been ineffective, or are likely to be ineffective, in convincing the British King, to grant the American colonies independence.
He is using a metaphor to illustrate what would happen if the American leaders continued to ask for independence through peaceful ways: the King would practically become flattered, instead of convinced, and double down on repression.
For this reason, Thomas Paine is, in a elegant way, advocating for the use of force in order to obtain the goal: independence.
Life in the West were settled groups,bringing and maintaining cultures as they struggled hard to become Americans.Ethnic groups arrived,started settling as groups,keeping and enjoying their cultures while becoming americans.Life in the East there was british influence.Families have been in the U.S.A much longer.Many families would signifiance on splitting from the family and friends into making their own way.The kids would often move away to other states or cities to start their own families.
After World War 2, the U.S. emerged as a world superpower and our economy was booming. Our nation was extremely rich, basically.
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Essentially, they ended up being counted as 3/5ths of a person.
