Well, it's easier to pass legislation and you have more power if you control both houses.
Answer: Philosophes during the enlightenment such as Voltaire advocated for freedom of speech, religion, and the separation of the church and state. Montesquieu favored the separation of powers. Many of these ideals can be seen in countries today, such as the U.S. Constitution.
As texas was defending it's claim to be a new and independent republic in 1836, a final crucial victory was won at Las cruces, so B. Hope this helped :)
Because they all wanted to be free from taxes from britain
I believe that Eleanor Roosevelt's broad participation in political and social issues was because of her strong social conscience and because she strongly supported her husband Franklin Delano Roosevelt who is probably the most progressive of all past US presidents in terms of social programs to help the American people during the Great Depression and WWII.