Before invading, XERXES implored the Spartan king Leonidas to surrender his arms.
The Great Depression, pretty much, every move and program FDR made was to strengthen the Gov's rule over people. Using a population's status was a cheap grab to have more time in office and to gain more control over the people.
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There was an increased turnout of voters at this election. The large turnout proved that the common people now had the vote and the will to use it for their ends.
So we can see everyone’s opinion instead of always having one ever is entitled to their own opinions