Thomas Jefferson didn't consult with Congress before deciding to buy the Louisiana Purchase
The Ancient Greek had a government called Constitutional Republic. Which means, that the country is considered a "public matter, not the private concern or property of the rulers.
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First the Spanish conquered the Aztecs (1519). Then, Jamestown was found (1607). Then, George Washington led the continental army (1775). Lastly, delegates met in Philadelphia (1787).