Why would speaking skills be an advantage to a colonial leader

What was the first civilization name of the indians?

Which of the following are details about the compromise of 1877? election results in a couple of states were in dispute and too close to call. samuel tilden would be given the win in exchange for the removal of federal troops. the presidential election was close between rutherford hayes and ulysses grant. it was agreed troops would leave the south in exchange for a hayes victory.

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?