What basic tenet did Plato hold fast to throughout his long career?
Moral values are universal and absolute, not relative.
Democracy is the best of all possible forms of government.

Human experience is nothing but a play of illusions.
The best life is one of self-denial and mastery over all sensual
impulses.

norsemen from northern countries had made earlier journeys

the tariff was created to protect industry in the northern part of the united states. industries in the north were being driven out of business by imported goods that were priced at a low rate. the goal was to protect these industries   by taxing the goods.

b) the confederacy had to pay all union war expenses.

there was a king, priests, and peasants.