Imagine that you are writing about Nelson Mandela for a reader who is unfamiliar with him. Write a short essay (350–500 words) about Mandela, and place at least one of the quotations from part A in historical context. Be sure to cite the quotation within the text by using the citation given below the quotation in parentheses. Here are a few points to remember as you write: Include a few sentences introducing Mandela. Include a few sentences that provide the reader with basic historical background for the time and place in which Mandela lived. Identify some of the causes and effects in the story of Mandela’s life. Use your research and one or more quotations from part A to place Mandela in historical context. Why was he important?

b) a state law could be declared illegal if it contradicted the constitution.

explanation:

the conflict of this case originated when james w. mcculloch, a cashier of the baltimore branch of the second bank of the united states that the congress had chartered in 1816, refused to pay a tax imposed by the maryland state.

in the case, the state of maryland appealed that the establishment of a second bank was unconstitutional since the constitution didn't say anything about granting that power to congress. however, the case determined that even if such right wasn't specifically stated in the constitution, it was part of the "implied powers" of the government enunciated in article i, section 8.

the case also eliminated maryland's legislation to impose taxes to a national bank, asserting that even though the states retained the power of taxation, the constitution's laws are supreme and can not be controlled by the states, therefore, if a state law contradicts the constitution, it should be declared illegal.

explanation:

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when people started to question traditional christian beliefs, they became criminals in the eyes of the church: they were accused of heresy and then, executed. the church held unbelievable power and anyone who tried to defy it or its beliefs, was demonized and persecuted.

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