Critics of president bush’s education initiative that required annual testing of students felt that: it raised standards to levels that were difficult to meet. Some students would benefit more than others. Students’ performances in the sciences would decline over time. Teachers would focus too much on tests and neglect other subjects.

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.

uncle sam would be tossing and turning in his grave : *)