Pre-colonial mende Political and social Organization

Every member of the Mende society was expected to obey the Code of Laws of the secret societies. The heads of family groups were mandated to settle disputes arising among members of the family. There were also native courts which were presided over by the Paramount Chief of the Chiefdom.

Explanation:

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.

not sure might be he acquired the entire oregon territory from great britain