Why did the Spartans have two kings? A) In case one died

B) To act as a check

C) The citizens could not decide which king to appoint

D) The citizens did not trust just one

A) In case one died.

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.