2. Why does Douglass believe the war's cost will not convince the public to call for its end? 3. What could change the United States public's mind about the war? Why does Douglass believe this will not happen?

4. What controls the United States government, according to Douglass? Why would these things lead to and perpetuate) a war
with Mexico over territory?

5. How does Douglass' editorial reflect the largest struggle between slave states and non-slave states during the 1800's

Will mark ! how was the appointment of two consuls during the roman republic an example of a democratic principle?one consul represented patricians and one represented plebeians, so that all citizens had representation. each consul had control over the same number of military legions, which prevented either one from a forceful takeover. consuls had to agree on all decisions, which prevented any one person from gaining too much power. consuls had to make decisions based on majority rule in the senate.