This philosophy believed it was important to completely control one's passions and emotions.
stoicism
epicureanism
skepticism
platonism

in november 1781, john hanson became the first president of the united states in congress assembled, under the articles of confederation. many people have argued that john hanson, and not george washington, was the first president of the united states, but this is not quite true.

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it foreshadows the theme of the paragraph and hints the topic that will be discussed in the paragraph!