The least reliable piece of evidence presented in this case was . . include: 1. what the source (evidence) told you about the crime 2. why you think this evidence is the least reliable 3. the type of source (newspaper, diary, photograph) 4. the purpose of the source (why was it created? ) 5. whether this source is primary or secondary (hint: either created at the time of the event (primary) or after the event by someone who was not there (secondary)

"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?