what form of government was in place in great Britain in 1620 , when the pilgrims left to established a colony in the new world ?

Which term do historians use to describe the personal preferences that people have that affect their interpretation of events

"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?

Think local—how is the lawmaking process at a local level different from the state or federal government? use complete sentences.