Monday, March 16, 2009

American History Series: Zachary Taylor Is Elected President in 1848

slavery the system of having slaves

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Many Americans did not like either candidate, because of the candidates' policies on slavery."

* The slavery must be thought as a nightmare for world.


declare to state officially and publicly that a particular situation exists or that something is true

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The platform declared that the issue should be faced with firmness."

* The election was made , and Obama was declared as the president of U.S.A four months ago.


debate to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or find a solution

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For two days, the delegates debated the slavery issue and discussed their choice of a candidate for president."




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