People in ancient mesopotamia used cedar as roof beams and supports in temples and palaces. cedar was chosen because of its strength resistance to decay and its pleasing aroma. considering the gepgraphy of the area what is the most likely way in which mesopotamia acquired cedar? by trading for it from local forests from along the nile river from along the tigris river

"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?