Who wrote this story? When did he write it?
- Edward Everett Hale wrote this in 1863.
Who narrates the story? What is his position? When does he first meet Nolan?
- Fred (Captain Ingham) is an officer in the navy and he narrates the story. He first meets Nolan in 1820.
What dates are covered by the action of the story?
- 1807-1863
Why was it important to keep Nolan's story secret while he was alive?
- It was a mistake by America, and officials did not want to let citizens know. He could have sued the judge, so it was easier to keep Nolan than o let him go.
When does Burr try to "seduce" Nolan? What are Burr and Nolan suspected of doing?
- Burr tries to seduce Nolan in 1807. They are both suspected of treason.
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Indirect democracy means that people don't vote themselves, but that they choose representatives to vote for them.
It's typically more efficient than direct democracy, because less people need to directly participate - only the representatives.
however, the disadvantage is that some people's voices won't be heard - so the correct answer is B, for example when their representatives are not aware of them.
