Why did abraham lincoln write such a short speech for his address at gettysburg? he was trying to motivate union soldiers before a battle. he is concerned that confederate troops will attack. he plans to elaborate on his remarks after the next union victory. he was asked to make a few appropriate remarks.

Where did benjamin franklin travel to to seek aid for the colonists during the revolutionary war

Select the five weaknesses of the articles of confederation. congress could not declare war or establish an army. congress could not levy taxes. congress could not control trade. not all the states were represented in congress. no national court system. no executive to enforce the laws. congress could not negotiate with foreign governments. the national government could not borrow money. nine of the states had to agree to pass a law.

The clergy comprised the wealthy first estate with members of noble descent in particular having a great deal of power. what was the source of the clergy’s wealth