Why did some members of congress not want Texas to enter the Union as a slave state?a. Because they did not like Texas and used the issue of slavery as an excuse. b. Because they were against slavery. c. Because it would encourage more states to adopt slavery. d. Because it would give the southern sates more power and representation in congress.

Adam smith, who is considered "the father of capitalism," believed in a laissez faire approach the economy. smith described one exception, though, when governments should get involved. what role did smith believe government could and should play?

Use your vocabulary words to complete the sentences below. these are transitional areas. a(n) __ is a place where freshwater and salt water meet. __ are places between land and water where aquatic plants grow. the aleutian islands are a(n) — a group of islands clustered together in a large body of water. florida is an example of a(n) because it is surrounded by water on three sides. florida is also a(n) state because it has a thin strip of land that projects out from a larger area.

Does the fact that dr king cheated on his wife diminish his legacy as a leader of the civil rights movement