She said, "What you know 'bout love?" (I'll tell you everything) I got what you need (Oh)
Walk up in the store and get what you want (Go get it)
You get what you please

Gatsby comment that nick looks familiar to him. what surprising connection do they have?

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

What point is the author trying to make by comparing the travel times of the first transcontinental railroad and the first transcontinental flight?