The early saxon kings of england wore a sash around their waist
that they used as a benchmark for measuring length. the name of the sash
eventually became the name of one of the customary units of length. what
unit of length did the sash represent: the inch, foot, yard, or mile? explain.

One specific historical event or development during the period 1786-1861?

For in this unit, you read about transitions of power and the formation of newly independent nations in africa, asia, the americas, and the middle east. some of these transitions were peaceful, while others caused long-term instability. why do you think some countries were more successful than others with political transitions? what do you think were the biggest challenges facing newly independent countries? would it have been possible for leaders to prevent these problems before they happened? why or why not?

Why was the bill of rights so important to new york and virginia