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4. Why were there so many one-term presidents in the 1840s and 1850s? Explain.
 
4. Why were there so many one-term presidents in the 1840s and 1850s? Explain.
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The reason that there were so many one-term presidents in this time period is solely on the continuous debate over slavery between the north and the south. If a president was a Whig, chances are, the south would disagree with his views. If a president was a northerner, The Whigs would probably disagree with him.
 
The reason that there were so many one-term presidents in this time period is solely on the continuous debate over slavery between the north and the south. If a president was a Whig, chances are, the south would disagree with his views. If a president was a northerner, The Whigs would probably disagree with him.
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6. The biggest question of American History is this: Do you think it was possible to avoid the Civil War? If so, how?  
 
6. The biggest question of American History is this: Do you think it was possible to avoid the Civil War? If so, how?  
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It might have been possible if the Nebraska-Kansas act supporting popular sovereignty. If this law had not passed the conflict over slavery would still be strong between the north and south, but would not have affected every state so much.
 
It might have been possible if the Nebraska-Kansas act supporting popular sovereignty. If this law had not passed the conflict over slavery would still be strong between the north and south, but would not have affected every state so much.
    
H1Is it ever justified for a President to lie to congress to accomplish a goal sought by Americans?
 
H1Is it ever justified for a President to lie to congress to accomplish a goal sought by Americans?
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In almost all cases it is wrong to lie about anything. There are a few situations where it is necessary though. For instance, when the Jews were being hidden from the Nazis during World War 2, it made sense to lie about them not being there.
 
In almost all cases it is wrong to lie about anything. There are a few situations where it is necessary though. For instance, when the Jews were being hidden from the Nazis during World War 2, it made sense to lie about them not being there.