Why did parliament impose the stamp act

Aside from low birthrates and high death rates, what can cause a country’s population to decline

In a court trail, the defendant is the person that a. is arguing the case before the court.b. is accused of a crime. c. is in charge of the jury.d. is defending the person accused of a crime.

"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?