This person was called the "Little Giant" because of his height and his heavy influence in politics. He was the Democratic contender against Abraham Lincoln in 1860.

answer: c  

the factory goes out of business, causing the workers to lose their jobs.

explanation:

c. troops marched forward in close formation against newer, more accurate weapons

`stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar current or future case. stare decisis ensures that cases with identical facts be approached in the same way, unless overruled by the same court or a higher court such as the us supreme court. simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions.

stare decisis is a latin term meaning "to stand by that which is decided".